FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 17, 1998
Release # 99-039a
Company Phone Number: (718) 417-1717 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
Extension Cords Recalled by Morton Paper Co.
PRODUCT: Extension Cords - Morton Paper Co. of Brooklyn, N.Y.,
is recalling about 75,750 extension cords. The recalled extension
cords are white and brown. The cords each
have three receptacles and one two-prong plug. The white cords
are available in lengths of 9, 12 and 15 feet. The brown cords
are available in lengths of 6, 9, 12, 15 and 20 feet. The cords
are packaged in green, white and red cardboard display sleeves
that are labeled in part, "HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD...MADE IN
CHINA." The last 5 digits of the UPC code range from 18006
through 18020. Discount stores throughout the New York
Metropolitan area sold the extension cords from October 1997
through June 1998 for about $1 to $2.
PROBLEM: The cords have undersized wires that cannot carry the
advertised load, lack overcurrent protection and are equipped
with plugs that are not polarized properly, presenting fire,
shock and electrocution hazards.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the recalled cords
immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a
refund. If consumers have questions about this recall,
they should call Morton Paper Co. Inc. at (718) 417-1717 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
