CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
Published: December 23, 2003Recall ID: 04056Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
These are 25-foot Durex Procraft outdoor extension cords. These green cords are sold in blue and black packaging. An Underwriters Laboratories' label is attached to the cord showing code "E-174825." The item UPC number is 0 74972 01025 1, and is located on the back of the package in the lower right-hand corner.
Affected Products
Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cords
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Family-Dollar-Services-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Extension-Cords- |
| Title | CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/durex-cord.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cord |
| Hazards › Name | Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cords |
| Products › Type | Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Products › Category I D | 4062 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 60,000 |
| Recall I D | 2551 |
| Remedies › Name | Return the recalled cords to any Family Dollar Store for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Family Dollar Stores nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for $3. |
| Recall Date | 2003-12-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | These are 25-foot Durex Procraft outdoor extension cords. These green cords are sold in blue and black packaging. An Underwriters Laboratories' label is attached to the cord showing code "E-174825." The item UPC number is 0 74972 01025 1, and is located on the back of the package in the lower right-hand corner. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 074972010251 |
| Distributors › Name | Family Dollar Services, Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. |
| Recall Number | 04056 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Royal United Corp., of North Bergen, N.J. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Royal United Corp. toll-free at (800) 682-0097 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |