CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords

危险说明 Hazard

• The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• United General has not received any reports of incidents involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• 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.

消费者联系信息

Call United General Supply toll-free at (800) 456-0022 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

相关企业

制造商：United General Supply Co., of Houston, TX

制造国家/地区：China

零售商：United General Supply sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1999 through March 2001, for between $1 and $16.