Official recall notice
CPSCN/ANotable
CPSC, Frieder Inc. Announce Recall of Power Strips
- Recall date
- 2000-02-29
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 35,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution and fire hazards.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these power strips and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or send them to Frieder for a refund plus postage.
Product description
The Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strip is a 125-volt power strip made in China, and bears no UL listing. The back of the strip has a date code indicating it was manufactured on 4/97. Writing on the cord includes "Chang RVV 300/500V." "Champion Quality Tools" and model number "10741" are written on the packaging.
Reported incidents
None reported.