HDC Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Work Lights
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Homier Distributing Co. is recalling several HDC brand extension cords and work lights due to electrical and fire hazards. The recalled products include 50-foot and 100-foot outdoor extension cords (catalog numbers 04247 and 04521) with undersized wiring that lack proper polarization and overcurrent protection, causing overheating risks. The company is also recalling two trouble lights (catalog numbers 04299 and 04109) with 12-foot and 25-foot cords respectively, which have undersized wiring, improper polarization, inadequate grounding, faulty connections, and plastic handles that burn and spread flames. Additionally, a 16-inch AC/DC fluorescent work light (catalog number 04070) is being recalled for lacking proper grounding, having exposed live wires, faulty connections, and sharp metal edges that can damage wire insulation. All of these defects pose risks of electric shock, electrocution, and fire to consumers.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and mail the cord or light to Homier Distributing Co., Customer Service Center, 100 Commerce Drive, Huntington, IN 46750 to receive a full refund that includes the cost of shipping.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The extension cords and lights have undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequate grounding, faulty electrical connections, and plastic handles that, once ignited, continue to burn and spread flames, posing a shock, electrocution, and fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and mail the cord to Homier Distributing Co., Customer Service Center, 100 Commerce Drive, Huntington, IN 46750 for a full refund, including the cost of shipping.
Products Hazard Description HDC Brand 50-ft. Outdoor Extension Cord (Catalog #04247)HDC Brand 100-ft. Outdoor Extension Cord (Catalog #04521), Undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, and do not have overcurrent protection, which causes overheating, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. The cords are orange and have a three-prong plug. There is no labeling on the cord but the packaging reads, "HDC HOMIER DISTRIBUTING … 04247 50 FT. HEAVY DUTY EXTENSION CORD WITH 3-WIRE GROUNDED…MANUFACTURED IN CHINA."The cords also are orange and have a three-prong plug. The characters "65 C 16AWGX3C" are printed on the cord. The packaging reads, "HDC HOMIER DISTRIBUTING…04521 100 FT. OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD…MANUFACTURED IN CHINA" HDC Brand Handyman's Trouble Lights (Catalog #04299)HDC Brand Trouble Light with 25' Cord (Catalog #04109) Undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequate grounding, faulty electrical conections, and plastic handles that once ignited continue to burn and spread flames, posing a shock, electrocution and fire hazard to consumers. The lights have a silver metal shroud, an orange plastic handle with a three-prong receptacle for an extension cord, and a 12-ft. orange cord. The metal shroud has the following labeling stamped into it, "CAUTION AVOID HAZARD - PULL PLUG WHEN RELAMPING - USE ONLY 75 WATT OR SMALLER BULB."The lights have a silver metal shroud, an orange plastic handle with a three-prong receptacle for an extension cord, and a 25-ft. orange cord with a three-prong plug. The metal shroud has the same words stamped into it as the 12-ft. model. The cords were manufactured in China. HDC Brand 16-inch AC/DC Fluorescent Work Light (Catalog #04070) Lack proper grounding, have exposed live wires, faulty electrical connections, and have sharp metal edges that can damage the insulation of electrical wires, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers. The work lights have a 16-inch fluorescent light bulb with a silver metal shield on one side and can be plugged into a household outlet or the cigarette lighter in a car. The metal shield is labeled in part, "3 PINS PLUG TO AC, 110V-120V CIGARETTE PLUG TO DC, 12V.MADE IN CHINA. WARNING: To Prevent Fire or Shock Do Not Expose This Appliance to Rain or Moisture. The entire light is about 20 inches long and the bulb and shield are encased in a plastic tube with yellow end caps.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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