CPSCDecember 23, 2003

CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of

CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords

Why was CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?

Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Return the recalled cords to any Family Dollar Store for a refund. Contact: Call Royal United Corp. toll-free at (800) 682-0097 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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 074972010251

Product
Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cords
Company
Royal United Corp., of North Bergen, N.J., Family Dollar Services, Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Quantity
60,000
Sold at
Family Dollar Stores nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for $3.
Recall date
December 23, 2003
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

These are 25-foot Durex Procraft outdoor extension cords. These green cords are sold in blue and black packaging. An Underwriters Laboratories' label is attached to the cord showing code "E-174825." The item UPC number is 0 74972 01025 1, and is located on the back of the package in the lower right-hand corner.

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