Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards
CPSC recall 07532 · announced March 8, 2007 · Dollar Stop Plus · 40 units affected
The product
The recalled product is a 15-foot white extension cord with green wrap-around green label with bold red and white lettering. The label reads "15 Ft HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD." The "UL" symbol appears on the label. The cord has a silver UL holographic trademark tag, with "07/99, BV-7582, 13A 125V, 1875 W" printed on it. The cord is marked: SPT-2, 16AWGX2C, VW-1, 60° C.
The hazard
These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these extension cords and contact the firm for a full refund or exchange for same value.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: The Dollar Stop Plus store in Chicago, Ill., from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Stop collect at (773) 539-6036 between 9 a.m. and 5 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.