CPSC, E-filliate Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
CPSC recall 02162 · announced May 16, 2002 · E-filliate · 30,000 units affected
The product
The recalled Ziotek brand extension cords are black and about one to two feet long. The letters "MSL" are imprinted on the cord's three-pronged plug. The single-receptacle cords have the website, www.ziotek.com, printed on the cord; while the double-receptacle cords have the name "ZIO TEK" printed on the splitter. These extension cords were manufactured in China. Cords that have the letters "MSL" imprinted on the plug, but which also have a yellow "QC" label wrapped around the cord, are not included in this recall.
The hazard
The cords have reversed polarity, which can present electric shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should unplug the cords immediately and call E-filliate to receive a prepaid shipping label, to return the cord and to select a free replacement or a full refund. Consumers who return the recalled product will also receive a 10 percent discount on a Cyberguys product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): E-filliate has received one report of reverse polarity, though no one has been injured.
Sold at: "Cyberguys" catalogs and the "Cyberguys" website (www.cyberguys.com) sold the extension cords nationwide, from January 2002 through March 2002, for between $2 and $3.
Consumer contact: Consumers may call E-filliate at (800) 327-6703 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can visit www.cyberguys.com for information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.