In-Mar Super Power extension cords
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
In-Mar Trading Inc. is recalling approximately 115,300 extension cords due to safety defects including undersized wires that cannot carry the advertised load, improperly polarized plugs, poor strain relief, and lack of overcurrent protection. These defects present fire, shock, and electrocution hazards. The recalled cords are white or brown with double wires, three female plugs and one male plug, available in 6, 9, 12, 15, and 20-foot lengths. They are labeled "Rated for 125 volts...For indoor use only" and were packaged in red, white and black sleeves labeled "SUPER POWER EXTENSION CORD...MADE IN CHINA." The UPC codes end in digits ranging from 70027 through 70036. These cords were sold primarily in discount stores in Florida, New York, and North Carolina between October 1996 and December 1996 for $1 to $4. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers with recalled extension cords should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For questions about the recall, consumers should contact In-Mar Trading Inc. at (800) 881-6627 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
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 October 16, 1997 Release # 98-013 Company Phone Number: (800) 881-6627 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, 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 Miami, Fla., is recalling about 115,300 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 or brown. The cords have double wires, three female plugs and one male plug, and are available in the following lengths: 6, 9, 12, 15 and 20 feet. The receptacle is labeled in part, "Rated for 125 volts...For indoor use only." 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 70036. Discount stores mostly in Florida, New York and North Carolina sold the extension cords from October 1996 through December 1996 for between $1 and $4. Consumers should stop using the recalled cords immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. If consumers have questions about this recall, they should call In-Mar Trading Inc. at (800) 881-6627 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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