CPSCSeptember 13, 2006

Pride Products Counterfeit Extension Cords recall: Fire Hazard

Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Pride Products Counterfeit Extension Cords recalled?

The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled extension cords immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Pride Products, at (800) 898-5550 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.prideproducts.com

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
Extension Cords
Company
Pride Products Corp., of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
Quantity
About 42,000
Sold at
Local discount, drug, and grocery stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2006 for between $1 and $2.
Recall date
September 13, 2006
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled cords are brown or white, measure 6, 9, 12, or 15 feet long, are intended for indoors and have a three-outlet extension. Attached to the cord is a silver counterfeit UL holographic label marked "09/99 E157848 UL LISTED CORD SET BV-8021 13A 125V 1625W" or "09/02 E137398 UL LISTED CORD SET BW 5833 13A 125V 1625W."

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