Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
USHoward Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
Recalling Firm: Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Brightway heavy duty outdoor extension cords and Brightway indoor household extension cords and power strips. Model numbers involved in the recall are R2600 through R2615 (outdoor extension cords), EE6 through EE20 (indoor extension cords) and MP6DG (power strips). "Brightway" is printed on the cords. Model numbers are printed on the product's packaging.
Affected Products
Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cords and Power Strips
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Howard-Berger-Recalls-Extension-Cords-and-Power-Strips-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1c0d83b6161d404cb89950415f1adb02.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled 12-ft. Extension Cords |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2bdcc2f967a54fe3afe74b8e07cc9037.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled 20-ft. Extension Cord |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0fd3b9a7392d435fbea65541342b4590.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Power Strip |
| Hazards › Name | The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cords and Power Strips |
| Products › Type | Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Products › Category I D | 4062 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 12,000 |
| Recall I D | 182 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the extension cords and power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Hardware and discount stores nationwide from August 2009 through October 2009 for between $1 and $20. |
| Recall Date | 2010-03-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Brightway heavy duty outdoor extension cords and Brightway indoor household extension cords and power strips. Model numbers involved in the recall are R2600 through R2615 (outdoor extension cords), EE6 through EE20 (indoor extension cords) and MP6DG (power strips). "Brightway" is printed on the cords. Model numbers are printed on the product's packaging. |
| Recall Number | 10184 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Cranbury, N.J. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Howard Berger at (800) 221-6895 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.hberger.com. Consumers can also email the firm at robertwinterstein@hberger.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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