CPSC, E-filliate Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-05-16 · 02162
Hazards
The cords have reversed polarity, which can present electric shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
Recall
Number
02162
Date
2002-05-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ziotek brand extension cords
Companies
Retailer(s)
"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.
Importer(s)
E-filliate Inc., of Rancho Cordova, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.