FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 1999
Release # 99-100c
Company Phone Number: (323) 526-1178 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
Surge Protectors Recalled by Kingsland Tools
PRODUCT: Power Strip Surge Protectors: Kingsland Tools Inc., of Bell,
Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,900 power strip surge
protectors. The power strip is gray or beige metal with a black cord and
6 black outlets and a red power switch. "FEIKANG...LINAN...
CHANG...RVV...300/500V" is printed on the cord. It was packaged in a
blue box, labeled in part, "GENERAL POWER 6 OUTLET POWER STRIP...MADE IN
CHINA." Discount and hardware stores in California, Florida and Illinois
sold the power strips from April 1998 through February 1999 for about
$2.50.
PROBLEM: The power strips have cracked, corroded and loose wires,
presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the recalled power strips
immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
For additional information, consumers should contact the company collect
at (323) 526-1178 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday.
