[Recalled] Energy Smart Power Planners — The recalled Power Planners are white plastic, about 5 inches in height, and ha… | CPSC 2002-04-24
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Energy Smart Power Planners |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Coast Energy Management Inc., of Chandler, Ariz. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 02146 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 24 April 2002 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: The recalled Power Planners are white plastic, about 5 inches in height, and have the words "Energy Smart" printed across the front in green writing. They have a 10-amp rating and the model numbers SP010-N or SP010-NV. The model numbers are printed on a green and silver label attached to the left side of the device. The device has a three-prong plug built into the back and a three-prong receptacle on one side. A green light at the bottom of the unit flashes when the product is first plugged in and then lights steadily, indicating proper operation. The recall includes Power Planners with lot numbers 6/2-01, 10/2-01, 25/2- 01, 28/5-01, 20/6-01 and units without a lot number. The lot number is printed on a label affixed to the back of the device. Hazards: The Power Planner is a device connected between motorized appliances and wall outlets that is intended to save electricity. These Power Planners have reversed polarity, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
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