CPSC Recall in 2000: CPSC, Frieder Inc. Announce Recall of Power Strips

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 00-072b

Date: February 28, 2000

Product Name: Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strips

Recall Description:

PRODUCT: Champion Power Strips- Frieder Inc., of Bedford Heights, Ohio, is recalling about 35,000 Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strips. It is a 125-volt power strip made in China, and bears no UL listing. The back of the strip has a date code indicating it was manufactured on 4/97. Writing on the cord includes "Chang RVV 300/500V." "Champion Quality Tools" and model number "10741" are written on the packaging. Discount outlets nationwide sold the power strips from January 1997 through July 1998 for about $3. PROBLEM: The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution and fire hazards. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately stop using these power strips and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or send them to Frieder for a refund plus postage. For more information, consumers should call Frieder at (216) 464-5000 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. 

Hazard Description:

The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution, and fire hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 35,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Discount outlets nationwide sold the power strips from January 1997 through July 1998 for about $3.

Manufactured In:

China