CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
CPSC recall 03129 · announced May 22, 2003 · United General Supply Co · 8,200 units affected
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.
The hazard
The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: Call United General Supply toll-free at (800) 456-0022 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.