# Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled by Howard Berger
> **CPSC recall** · 2000-11-21 · 01036b · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 01036b
- **Date:** 2000-11-21
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Power Strips and Extension Cords

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/Power-Strips-and-Extension-Cords-Recalled-by-Howard-Berger)
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