Howard Berger Extension Cords and Power Strips recall: Fire Hazard
Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Howard Berger Extension Cords and Power Strips recalled?
The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the extension cords and power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Howard Berger at (800) 221-6895 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.hberger.com. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected]
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
- Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cords and Power Strips
- Company
- Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 12,000
- Sold at
- Hardware and discount stores nationwide from August 2009 through October 2009 for between $1 and $20.
- Recall date
- March 31, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Brightway heavy duty outdoor extension cords and Brightway indoor household extension cords and power strips. Model numbers involved in the recall are R2600 through R2615 (outdoor extension cords), EE6 through EE20 (indoor extension cords) and MP6DG (power strips). "Brightway" is printed on the cords. Model numbers are printed on the product's packaging.