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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1999-11-04

CPSC, Fairlong International Recall Extension Cords

Is my product affected?

Household extension cords

  • Brand Fairlong International, of Addison, Ill.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Fairlong International extension cords with white or brown plastic housings have been recalled due to safety defects. The cords, which measure 6 or 9 feet long and feature 3 receptacles, contain undersized wires, incorrect ratings, and lack proper overcurrent protection. Additionally, the polarized plugs can be incorrectly inserted into the receptacles. These defects create fire, shock, and electrocution hazards. The recalled cords are marked "SPT-2, 18AWGX2C, VW-1, 60 C" and feature a safety cover with caution statements including "Rated 125-Volts, For Indoor Use Only." They were sold in blue and yellow cardboard wrappers.

If you have one of these recalled extension cords, you should stop using it immediately. You can return the cord to the store where you purchased it for a refund, or return it directly to Fairlong International for a refund plus reimbursement of postage costs.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The cords have undersized wires, incorrect ratings, lack overcurrent protection and allow polarize plugs to be incorrectly inserted into the receptacles. These cords present fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the recalled cords immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Consumers also can return the cords directly to the company, for a refund, plus the cost of postage.

Details from the source

The recalled cords are made of white or brown plastic, measure 6 or 9 feet long and have 3 receptacles. A plastic safety cover is imprinted with caution statements, which include "Avoid Hazards, Keep Children Away, Unplug When Not In Use, Rated 125-Volts, For Indoor Use Only." The cords are marked with the following information, "SPT-2, 18AWGX2C, VW-1, 60 C." The cords were sold in blue and yellow cardboard wrappers. The cords are made in China.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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