CPSC Recall in 2012: The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12-097

Date: January 31, 2012

Product Name: Lush Life® power strips

Recall Description:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard Description:

The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 7,200

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

The Container Stores nationwide and on the firm's website www.containerstore.com from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.

Manufactured In:

China