The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
USThe Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves three designs of brightly-colored, six-outlet power strips with model number 8001-6 embossed on the back. Power strip designs include Pop Power Strip in Scroll (black with white scroll), Dot (blue with orange, white and lime green dots and a lime green cord), and Zebra (black and white zebra stripes). The power strips have three-foot power cords. "Lush Life® power strips by design" is printed on the product's packaging.
Affected Products
Lush Life® power strips
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/The-Container-Store-Recalls-Brightly-Colored-Power-Strips-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12097.12097.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Brightly-Colored Power Strips |
| Hazards › Name | The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Lush Life® power strips |
| Products › Type | Extension Cords |
| Products › Category I D | 67672 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,200 |
| Recall I D | 967 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled power strips immediately and return them to any of The Container Store locations for a full refund plus a $15 merchandise card. |
| Importers › Name | The Container Store Inc., of Coppell, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | The Container Stores nationwide and on the firm's website www.containerstore.com from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15. |
| Recall Date | 2012-02-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves three designs of brightly-colored, six-outlet power strips with model number 8001-6 embossed on the back. Power strip designs include Pop Power Strip in Scroll (black with white scroll), Dot (blue with orange, white and lime green dots and a lime green cord), and Zebra (black and white zebra stripes). The power strips have three-foot power cords. "Lush Life® power strips by design" is printed on the product's packaging. |
| Recall Number | 12097 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, consumers should contact The Container Store toll-free at (888) 266-8246 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.containerstore.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-25T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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