Temporary Power Tap three-wire extension power strips
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Collins Company Ltd. is recalling approximately 6,700 three-wire extension power strips sold in 1987 and 1988. The beige-colored, foot-long power bars (Model No. WP-002B) have six receptacles, an illuminated on/off switch, a resettable circuit breaker, and a six-foot power cord. The problem is that the receptacles may not be properly grounded, creating a severe electric shock or electrocution hazard. These power strips were sold exclusively at Trak Auto Stores in Landover, Maryland; Rose's Stores in Henderson, North Carolina; and Colonial Pottery in Morehead City, North Carolina, and retailed for $10 to $20.
Although no injuries have been reported, consumers who purchased these power strips should return them to the store where they were bought for a refund. Alternatively, consumers can contact Collins Company Ltd. toll-free at 1-800-645-7212, extension 207, or write to Collins Company, 450 Clark Drive, Mount Olive, New Jersey 07828 for instructions on how to return the unit for a refund.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Shock Hazard Prompts Recall Of Extension Power Strip NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 1989 Release # 89-026 Shock Hazard Prompts Recall Of Extension Power Strip WASHINGTON -- Collins Company Ltd. of Mount Olive, N.J., is recalling some 6,700 three-wire extension power strips sold in 1987 and 1988 because the receptacles may not be grounded and could pose a severe electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers. Imported from Taiwan, the power strip is a foot-long, beige colored power bar with six receptacles, an illuminated off/on switch, a resettable circuit breaker and a six-foot, three-wire power cord. The metal base is labeled "Temporary Power Tap; Model No. WP-002B, Made in Taiwan, UL 46K7, E95914". Retailing for $10 to $20, the power strips were sold exclusively by Trak Auto Stores, Landover, Md., Rose's Stores, Henderson, N.C., and Colonial Pottery, Morehead City, N.C. While there have been no known injuries to date associated with the product, Collins Company Ltd,. said consumers who bought the power strip at Trak Auto Stores, Rose's Stores or Colonial Pottery should return the unit to the store of purchase for a refund. Consumers may also call Collins toll-free at 1-800-645-7212, extension 207, or write the Collins Company, 450 Clark Drive, Mount Olive, N.J. 07828 for instructions on returning the unit for a refund.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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