Gampak Products Recalls Portable Flood Light
USGampak Products Recalls Portable Flood Light
Recalling Firm: Gampak Products
Motif du rappel / Danger
TranslatedElectrocution/Electric Shock
Description du produit & Identification
TranslatedMARCH 4, 1993 Release # 93-051 PRODUCT: Gampak Products portable outdoor flood light, model number 15836. The gray, die-cast flood light comes with a connecting six-foot extension cord. PROBLEM: The connecting extension cord is defective, presenting a potential electric shock or fire hazard. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately return the affected flood lights to the stores where they were purchased for a replacement. Consumers with questions can call the manufacturer toll-free at 1-800-843-7488. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Gampak Products, Hillside, NJ, is voluntarily recalling model number 15836 gray, die-cast portable outdoor flood light with a connecting six-foot extension cord. The extension cord is defective, presenting a potential electric shock or fire hazard. The Gampak name appears on the packaging and on the side of the flood light. Gampak received one report of the cord melting when a consumer plugged the cord into an outlet. No injuries and no other incidents have been reported. This action is being taken to prevent the possibility of injury. The portable outdoor flood lights were sold in major retail stores nationwide from October 1992 to December 1992. Approximately 2,200 lights are estimated to be in use by consumers. Consumers should immediately stop using the affected flood lights and return them to the stores where they were purchased. Consumers will be provided a replacement, with a redesigned cord, free of charge. Consumers who need more information can call the manufacturer toll-free at 1-800-843-7488. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as a part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
Produits concernés
TranslatedGampak Products portable outdoor flood light
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/1993/Gampak-Products-Recalls-Portable-Flood-Light |
| Title | Gampak Products Recalls Portable Flood Light |
| Hazards › Name | Electrocution/Electric Shock |
| Products › Name | Gampak Products portable outdoor flood light |
| Products › Type | Lights & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2029 |
| Recall I D | 5421 |
| Recall Date | 1993-03-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | MARCH 4, 1993 Release # 93-051 PRODUCT: Gampak Products portable outdoor flood light, model number 15836. The gray, die-cast flood light comes with a connecting six-foot extension cord. PROBLEM: The connecting extension cord is defective, presenting a potential electric shock or fire hazard. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately return the affected flood lights to the stores where they were purchased for a replacement. Consumers with questions can call the manufacturer toll-free at 1-800-843-7488. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Gampak Products, Hillside, NJ, is voluntarily recalling model number 15836 gray, die-cast portable outdoor flood light with a connecting six-foot extension cord. The extension cord is defective, presenting a potential electric shock or fire hazard. The Gampak name appears on the packaging and on the side of the flood light. Gampak received one report of the cord melting when a consumer plugged the cord into an outlet. No injuries and no other incidents have been reported. This action is being taken to prevent the possibility of injury. The portable outdoor flood lights were sold in major retail stores nationwide from October 1992 to December 1992. Approximately 2,200 lights are estimated to be in use by consumers. Consumers should immediately stop using the affected flood lights and return them to the stores where they were purchased. Consumers will be provided a replacement, with a redesigned cord, free of charge. Consumers who need more information can call the manufacturer toll-free at 1-800-843-7488. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as a part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction |
| Recall Number | 93051 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Gampak Products |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-02T00:00:00 |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Gampak Products Recalls Portable Flood Light?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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