CPSC Recall in 2007: Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards
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In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 40 15-Foot Extension Cords. These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers. Name of Product: 15-Foot Extension CordsUnits: About 40Retailer: Dollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill.Hazard: These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled product is a 15-foot white extension cord with green wrap-around green label with bold red and white lettering. The label reads "15 Ft HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD." The "UL" symbol appears on the label. The cord has a silver UL holographic trademark tag, with "07/99, BV-7582, 13A 125V, 1875 W" printed on it. The cord is marked: SPT-2, 16AWGX2C, VW-1, 60o C.Sold at: The Dollar Stop Plus store in Chicago, Ill., from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these extension cords and contact the firm for a full refund or exchange for same value.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Stop collect at (773) 539-6036 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
Refund, Replace
None reported.
The Dollar Stop Plus store in Chicago, Ill., from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1.
China
Retailer:
Dollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill.
