The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-02-01 · 12097
Hazards
The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
12097
Date
2012-02-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Lush Life® power strips
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
The Container Stores nationwide and on the firm's website www.containerstore.com from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
Importer(s)
The Container Store Inc., of Coppell, Texas
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves three designs of brightly-colored, six-outlet power strips with model number 8001-6 embossed on the back. Power strip designs include Pop Power Strip in Scroll (black with white scroll), Dot (blue with orange, white and lime green dots and a lime green cord), and Zebra (black and white zebra stripes). The power strips have three-foot power cords. "Lush Life® power strips by design" is printed on the product's packaging.