Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled by Howard Berger
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2000-11-21 · 01036b
Hazards
The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection and grounding, and the plastic case is flammable. The extension cords have undersized wires and lack over-current protection. Both the power strips and the extension cords can overheat, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards.
Recall
Number
01036b
Date
2000-11-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Power Strips and Extension Cords
Companies
Retailer(s)
Discount stores in the eastern United States and Puerto Rico sold these products, from September 1998 to September 2000.
Importer(s)
The Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The power strips have a 2-prong plug with a plastic base containing 6 outlets and are not labeled. The extension cords are about 6 feet long with a 2-prong plug and are not labeled. The extension cords sold for less than $1 and the power strips sold for about $2. Both were made in China.