[Recalled] Extension Cords — The recalled cords are brown or white, measure 6, 9, 12, or 15 feet long, are i… | CPSC 2006-09-13
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Extension Cords |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 06256 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 13 September 2006 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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." Hazards: 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.
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