Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards
USDollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled product is a 15-foot white extension cord with green wrap-around green label with bold red and white lettering. The label reads "15 Ft HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD." The "UL" symbol appears on the label. The cord has a silver UL holographic trademark tag, with "07/99, BV-7582, 13A 125V, 1875 W" printed on it. The cord is marked: SPT-2, 16AWGX2C, VW-1, 60° C.
Affected Products
15-Foot Extension Cords
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Dollar-Stop-Plus-Recalls-Extension-Cords-for-Fire-Shock-Electrocution-Hazards |
| Title | Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/df29f4dfa842498db442a0b0bb90a953.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Extension Cord |
| Hazards › Name | These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | 15-Foot Extension Cords |
| Products › Type | Power Cords |
| Products › Category I D | 2079 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 40 |
| Recall I D | 3805 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these extension cords and contact the firm for a full refund or exchange for same value. |
| Retailers › Name | The Dollar Stop Plus store in Chicago, Ill., from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2007-03-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled product is a 15-foot white extension cord with green wrap-around green label with bold red and white lettering. The label reads "15 Ft HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD." The "UL" symbol appears on the label. The cord has a silver UL holographic trademark tag, with "07/99, BV-7582, 13A 125V, 1875 W" printed on it. The cord is marked: SPT-2, 16AWGX2C, VW-1, 60° C. |
| Distributors › Name | Dollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 07532 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Dollar Stop collect at (773) 539-6036 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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