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Fire / OverheatingFebruary 1, 2012CPSC #12097

The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Extension Cords
Units affected
7,200
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves three designs of brightly-colored, six-outlet power strips with model number 8001-6 embossed on the back. Power strip designs include Pop Power Strip in Scroll (black with white scroll), Dot (blue with orange, white and lime green dots and a lime green cord), and Zebra (black and white zebra stripes). The power strips have three-foot power cords. "Lush Life® power strips by design" is printed on the product's packaging.

Hazard

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

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Brightly-Colored Power Strips
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