HSN Recalls Power Strips for Charge-It-All Valets Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
CPSC recall 08557 · announced April 16, 2008 · Hsn · 17,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the power strips sold with the medium and large Joy Mangano Charge-It-All Valets. The valet is a box with divided compartments that comes with a power strip that allows the user to recharge and organize items such as cell phones, mp3 players, PDAs and cameras in a single location. The medium valet comes with a 3-receptacle power strip and the large valet comes with a 6-receptacle power strip. The letters J and M are printed in cursive under the valet.
The hazard
The power strip located inside the valet has undersized wires, which can pose fire and shock hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the power strip. HSN LP will provide a replacement power strip and an in-store refund of $5. HSN LP will pay for all shipping charges to return the product. HSN is directly contacting consumers with the recalled units.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: HSN LP, exclusively, from October 2007 through January 2008, for about $50 for the large valet and $40 for the medium valet.
Consumer contact: For additional information, call HSN toll-free at (888) 540-7052 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.hsn.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.