The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 12097 · announced February 1, 2012 · The Container Store · 7,200 units affected
The product
This recall involves three designs of brightly-colored, six-outlet power strips with model number 8001-6 embossed on the back. Power strip designs include Pop Power Strip in Scroll (black with white scroll), Dot (blue with orange, white and lime green dots and a lime green cord), and Zebra (black and white zebra stripes). The power strips have three-foot power cords. "Lush Life® power strips by design" is printed on the product's packaging.
The hazard
The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled power strips immediately and return them to any of The Container Store locations for a full refund plus a $15 merchandise card. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: The Container Stores nationwide and on the firm's website www.containerstore.com from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
Consumer contact: For additional information, consumers should contact The Container Store toll-free at (888) 266-8246 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.containerstore.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.