CPSCGeneral Alert
Hanashop Recalls Counterfeit Power Cords Due to Fire and Shock Hazard; Sold Excl...
Published: September 17, 2008Recall ID: 08607Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves 2-Ft., three outlet power cords. The power cord is orange in color and packaged in a counterfeit yellow and green cardboard sleeve. The packaging indicates the power cord is a "12 Gauge Extra Heavy Duty" type. Model number T-4145 is printed in front and back of the packaging, which is indicated in the picture.
Affected Products
Power Cords
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Hanashop-Recalls-Counterfeit-Power-Cords-Due-to-Fire-and-Shock-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-on-eBay |
| Title | Hanashop Recalls Counterfeit Power Cords Due to Fire and Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively on eBay |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1e3e4bc4b2fd40b283de490d51c1a0e3.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Power Cord |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e2bc20ff480a49dba27232ed59f22d42.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Power Cord Label |
| Hazards › Name | The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Power Cords |
| Products › Type | Power Cords |
| Products › Category I D | 2079 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 180 |
| Recall I D | 4668 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power cords and contact the firm for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | ebay.com nationwide from November 2006 through April 2008 for between $2 and $5. |
| Recall Date | 2008-09-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves 2-Ft., three outlet power cords. The power cord is orange in color and packaged in a counterfeit yellow and green cardboard sleeve. The packaging indicates the power cord is a "12 Gauge Extra Heavy Duty" type. Model number T-4145 is printed in front and back of the packaging, which is indicated in the picture. |
| Distributors › Name | DCI LLC, d/b/a Hanashop, of Olive Branch, Miss. |
| Recall Number | 08607 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Hanashop toll-free at (888) 263-2575 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |