Safety regulator, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
Recall 03129 · May 22, 2003 · United General Supply Co.
8,200
units affected
8,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03129
- Date
- May 22, 2003
- Company
- United General Supply Co.
- Units affected
- 8,200
- Product
- Extension Cords
- Product type
- Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled extension cords were sold in yellow and brown and are approximately 9, 25, 50, 100 feet long. The 9-foot extension cord was packaged in a green sleeve card with the words "Household Extension Cord" printed across the front. All remaining sizes were packaged in black sleeve cards with the words "Air Conditioner Extension Cord" printed across the front.
What can happen
The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should unplug and stop using the extension cords immediately. Consumers should mail the cords to United General Supply Co., Lee-Tools Extension Cords, 9320 Harwin Drive, Houston, Texas 77036 for a refund, including the cost of postage.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- United General has not received any reports of incidents involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- United General Supply sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1999 through March 2001, for between $1 and $16.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled extension cords?
Consumers should unplug and stop using the extension cords immediately. Consumers should mail the cords to United General Supply Co., Lee-Tools Extension Cords, 9320 Harwin Drive, Houston, Texas 77036 for a refund, including the cost of postage.
What is the hazard?
The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.