CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-05-22 · 03129
Hazards
The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.
Recall
Number
03129
Date
2003-05-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Extension Cords
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
United General Supply Co., of Houston, TX
Retailer(s)
United General Supply sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1999 through March 2001, for between $1 and $16.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.