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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 29, 2000CPSC #00072b

CPSC, Frieder Inc. Announce Recall of Power Strips

Product
Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
Units affected
35,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

The Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strip 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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strip
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