Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-09-13 · 06256
Hazards
The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
06256
Date
2006-09-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Extension Cords
Companies
Retailer(s)
Local discount, drug, and grocery stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2006 for between $1 and $2.
Importer(s)
Pride Products Corp., of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recalled cords are brown or white, measure 6, 9, 12, or 15 feet long, are intended for indoors and have a three-outlet extension. Attached to the cord is a silver counterfeit UL holographic label marked "09/99 E157848 UL LISTED CORD SET BV-8021 13A 125V 1625W" or "09/02 E137398 UL LISTED CORD SET BW 5833 13A 125V 1625W."