CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
Published: May 22, 2003Recall ID: 03129Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled extension cords were sold in yellow and brown and are approximately 9, 25, 50, 100 feet long. The 9-foot extension cord was packaged in a green sleeve card with the words "Household Extension Cord" printed across the front. All remaining sizes were packaged in black sleeve cards with the words "Air Conditioner Extension Cord" printed across the front.
Affected Products
Extension Cords
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-United-General-Supply-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Extension-Cords- |
| Title | CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords |
| Hazards › Name | The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | United General has not received any reports of incidents involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Extension Cords |
| Products › Type | Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Products › Category I D | 4062 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 8,200 |
| Recall I D | 2394 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should unplug and stop using the extension cords immediately. Consumers should mail the cords to United General Supply Co., Lee-Tools Extension Cords, 9320 Harwin Drive, Houston, Texas 77036 for a refund, including the cost of postage. |
| Retailers › Name | United General Supply sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1999 through March 2001, for between $1 and $16. |
| Recall Date | 2003-05-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled extension cords were sold in yellow and brown and are approximately 9, 25, 50, 100 feet long. The 9-foot extension cord was packaged in a green sleeve card with the words "Household Extension Cord" printed across the front. All remaining sizes were packaged in black sleeve cards with the words "Air Conditioner Extension Cord" printed across the front. |
| Recall Number | 03129 |
| Manufacturers › Name | United General Supply Co., of Houston, TX |
| Consumer Contact | Call United General Supply toll-free at (800) 456-0022 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |