Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled by Howard
Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled by Howard Berger
Why was Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled by Howard recalled?
The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection and grounding, and the plastic case is flammable. The extension cords have undersized wires and lack over-current protection. Both the power strips and the extension cords can overheat, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Contact: For more information, call Howard Berger Co. Inc. at (800) 221-6895 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Power Strips and Extension Cords
- Company
- The Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 17,500 power strips and about 10,000 extension cords
- Sold at
- Discount stores in the eastern United States and Puerto Rico sold these products, from September 1998 to September 2000.
- Recall date
- November 21, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The power strips have a 2-prong plug with a plastic base containing 6 outlets and are not labeled. The extension cords are about 6 feet long with a 2-prong plug and are not labeled. The extension cords sold for less than $1 and the power strips sold for about $2. Both were made in China.