CPSCGeneral Alert
Dollar Tree Stores Recall Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Shock Hazard
Published: August 10, 2006Recall ID: 06230Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The counterfeit extension cords could have undersized wire and substandard insulation, which can cause overheating, resulting in a possible shock hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled cords are green, measure 6 feet long, are intended for indoors and have a three-outlet extension. Attached to the cord is a silver counterfeit UL holographic label marked "09/01 E157848 UL LISTED CORD SET BW-3045 13A 125V 1625W".
Affected Products
6-foot Power Xtension
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Dollar-Tree-Stores-Recall-Counterfeit-Extension-Cords-Due-to-Shock-Hazard |
| Title | Dollar Tree Stores Recall Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Shock Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/59964185daad4551aa0eb422371ab916.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Power Xtension |
| Hazards › Name | The counterfeit extension cords could have undersized wire and substandard insulation, which can cause overheating, resulting in a possible shock hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | 6-foot Power Xtension |
| Products › Type | Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Products › Category I D | 4062 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 600,000 |
| Recall I D | 3331 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled extension cords immediately and return them to any Dollar Tree store for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar Tree Stores, Dollar Bill$, and Dollar Express nationwide from November 2005 through May 2006 for $1. |
| Recall Date | 2006-08-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled cords are green, measure 6 feet long, are intended for indoors and have a three-outlet extension. Attached to the cord is a silver counterfeit UL holographic label marked "09/01 E157848 UL LISTED CORD SET BW-3045 13A 125V 1625W". |
| Recall Number | 06230 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc., at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |