Recall Details
March 8, 2007
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Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: 15-Foot Extension Cords
Units: About 40
Retailer: Dollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard: These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled product is a 15-foot white extension cord with green wrap-around green label with bold red and white lettering. The label reads "15 Ft HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD." The "UL" symbol appears on the label. The cord has a silver UL holographic trademark tag, with "07/99, BV-7582, 13A 125V, 1875 W" printed on it. The cord is marked: SPT-2, 16AWGX2C, VW-1, 60o C.
Sold at: The Dollar Stop Plus store in Chicago, Ill., from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these extension cords and contact the firm for a full refund or exchange for same value.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Stop collect at (773) 539-6036 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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