In-Mar Super Power extension cords
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
In-Mar Trading Inc. is recalling over 14,600 extension cords sold at discount stores throughout Puerto Rico between January 1996 and June 1997. The recalled cords are white, brown, or green and come in various lengths with multiple plugs. They were sold under the brand name "SUPER POWER EXTENSION CORD" for approximately $2 or $3. The cords have undersized wires that cannot handle their advertised load, improperly polarized plugs, poor strain relief, and no overcurrent protection, creating risks of fire, shock, and electrocution. No injuries have been reported so far.
The recalled cords have no labeling on them and can be identified by their packaging in red, white, and black cardboard sleeves or by checking if the last five digits of the UPC code fall between 70027 and 70037. According to the record, consumers should stop using the recalled cords immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact In-Mar Trading Inc. at (787) 796-1519, or Spanish-speaking consumers can call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Extension Cords Recalled by In-Mar Trading NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: September 4, 1997 (301) 504-7908 Release # 97-185 CPSC and In-Mar Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), In-Mar Trading Inc. of Levittown, Puerto Rico is recalling over 14,600 extension cords. The cords have undersized wires that cannot carry the advertised load, plugs that are not polarized properly, poor strain relief and lack of overcurrent protection presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards. CPSC and In-Mar Trading Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The recalled extension cords are white, brown or green. The white or brown cords each have double wires, three female plugs and one male plug, and are available in the following lengths: 6, 9, 15 and 20 feet. The green cords have double wires, 9 female plugs and one male plug, and a power switch. The green cord is available in a length of 12 feet. There is no labeling on the cords. The cords are packaged in red, white and black cardboard display sleeves that are labeled in part, "SUPER POWER EXTENSION CORD...MADE IN CHINA." The last 5 digits of the UPC code range from 70027 through 70037. Discount stores sold the extension cords throughout Puerto Rico from January 1996 through June 1997 for about $2 or $3. Consumers should stop using the recalled cords immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. If consumers have questions about this recall, they should call In-Mar Trading Inc. at (787) 796-1519. Consumer inquiries in Spanish can be directed to CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772. Media inquiries in Spanish can be directed to Jésus Chaírez, CPSC, at (214) 827-6239.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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