CPSCGeneral Alert
Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
Published: July 19, 2012Recall ID: 12230Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The power strips have undersized wiring which poses a risk of shock to consumers. In addition, the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet fire resistance safety standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves four designs of power strips. The vibrantly designed power strips come in four prints including, leopard, rose, skull and zebra. Model numbers 12256, 12257, 22563 and 22575 can be found on the six-outlet power strip.
Affected Products
Lush Life® power strips
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Burlington-Coat-Factory-Recalls-Power-Strips-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12230.12230.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The power strips have undersized wiring which poses a risk of shock to consumers. In addition, the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet fire resistance safety standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Lush Life® power strips |
| Products › Type | Surge Suppressors or Power Strips |
| Products › Category I D | 67673 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,000 |
| Recall I D | 1098 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or store credit. |
| Importers › Name | Lush Life, of LaJolla, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Burlington Coat Factory, The Container Store and other retail stores nationwide from July 2011 through March 2012 for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2012-07-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves four designs of power strips. The vibrantly designed power strips come in four prints including, leopard, rose, skull and zebra. Model numbers 12256, 12257, 22563 and 22575 can be found on the six-outlet power strip. |
| Distributors › Name | Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J. |
| Recall Number | 12230 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, please contact the firm toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-02-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |