CPSC, E-filliate Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
USCPSC, E-filliate Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The cords have reversed polarity, which can present electric shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled Ziotek brand extension cords are black and about one to two feet long. The letters "MSL" are imprinted on the cord's three-pronged plug. The single-receptacle cords have the website, www.ziotek.com, printed on the cord; while the double-receptacle cords have the name "ZIO TEK" printed on the splitter. These extension cords were manufactured in China. Cords that have the letters "MSL" imprinted on the plug, but which also have a yellow "QC" label wrapped around the cord, are not included in this recall.
Affected Products
Ziotek brand extension cords
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-E-filliate-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Extension-Cords- |
| Title | CPSC, E-filliate Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ziotek-single.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Ziotek single-receptacle extension cord |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ziotek-split.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Ziotek double-receptacle extension cord |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ziotek-MSL.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | The letters "MSL" are imprinted on the recalled cord's three-pronged plug |
| Hazards › Name | The cords have reversed polarity, which can present electric shock and electrocution hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | E-filliate has received one report of reverse polarity, though no one has been injured. |
| Products › Name | Ziotek brand extension cords |
| Products › Type | Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Products › Category I D | 4062 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 30,000 |
| Recall I D | 2145 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should unplug the cords immediately and call E-filliate to receive a prepaid shipping label, to return the cord and to select a free replacement or a full refund. Consumers who return the recalled product will also receive a 10 percent discount on a Cyberguys product. |
| Importers › Name | E-filliate Inc., of Rancho Cordova, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | "Cyberguys" catalogs and the "Cyberguys" website (www.cyberguys.com) sold the extension cords nationwide, from January 2002 through March 2002, for between $2 and $3. |
| Recall Date | 2002-05-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled Ziotek brand extension cords are black and about one to two feet long. The letters "MSL" are imprinted on the cord's three-pronged plug. The single-receptacle cords have the website, www.ziotek.com, printed on the cord; while the double-receptacle cords have the name "ZIO TEK" printed on the splitter. These extension cords were manufactured in China. Cords that have the letters "MSL" imprinted on the plug, but which also have a yellow "QC" label wrapped around the cord, are not included in this recall. |
| Recall Number | 02162 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may call E-filliate at (800) 327-6703 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can visit www.cyberguys.com for information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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