CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Extension Cords
USCPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Extension Cords
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled extension cords were sold in brown (model EC-222) or white (model EC-221) and are approximately 5 feet by 3 inches long. The model numbers are printed in the upper right corner of the packaging. The cords were packaged in a mustard and orange color sleeve with the words, "5 Household Extension Cords" and "Made in China" printed on the front. The "Volt Master" logo is printed in the left corner of the packaging. "YWC-981 8 CHINA E157848" is printed on the cord.
Affected Products
Volt Master Extension Cords
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-STK-International-Announce-Recall-of-Extension-Cords- |
| Title | CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Extension Cords |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/volt-master-cord.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled extension cord |
| Hazards › Name | The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and STK International have not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these extension cords. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. |
| Products › Name | Volt Master Extension Cords |
| Products › Type | Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Products › Category I D | 4062 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 190,000 |
| Recall I D | 2188 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using and unplug these extension cords immediately and return them to STK International for a refund, including postage. Consumers should mail their extension cords to the attention of EC-221/ EC-222 Recall, STK International, Inc., 5500 East Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90022. |
| Importers › Name | STK International Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount stores sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1998 to March 2002, for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2002-07-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled extension cords were sold in brown (model EC-222) or white (model EC-221) and are approximately 5 feet by 3 inches long. The model numbers are printed in the upper right corner of the packaging. The cords were packaged in a mustard and orange color sleeve with the words, "5 Household Extension Cords" and "Made in China" printed on the front. The "Volt Master" logo is printed in the left corner of the packaging. "YWC-981 8 CHINA E157848" is printed on the cord. |
| Recall Number | 02217 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call STK International at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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