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The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.
8,200
Call United General Supply toll-free at (800) 456-0022 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), United General Supply Co., of Houston, TX, is voluntarily recalling about 8,200 extension cords. The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.
Name of product: Extension Cords
Units: 8,200
Manufacturer: United General Supply Co., of Houston, TX
Hazard: The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: United General has not received any reports of incidents involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Description: The recalled extension cords were sold in yellow and brown and are approximately 9-, 25-, 50-, 100-feet long. The 9-foot extension cord was packaged in a green sleeve card with the words "Household Extension Cord" printed across the front. All remaining sizes were packaged in black sleeve cards with the words "Air Conditioner Extension Cord" printed across the front.
Sold at: United General Supply sold the extension cords nationwide from October 1999 through March 2001 for between $1 and $16.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should unplug and stop using the extension cords immediately. Consumers should mail the cords to United General Supply Co., Lee-Tools Extension Cords, 9320 Harwin Drive, Houston, Texas 77036 for a refund, including the cost of postage.
Consumer Contact: Call United General Supply toll-free at (800) 456-0022 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Consumers should unplug and stop using the extension cords immediately. Consumers should mail the cords to United General Supply Co., Lee-Tools Extension Cords, 9320 Harwin Drive, Houston, Texas 77036 for a refund, including the cost of postage.
United General has not received any reports of incidents involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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