Power Cord & Cable outlet converters
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Power Cord & Cable Corp. is recalling approximately 850 outlet converters that convert a single electrical outlet into three outlets. The orange PVC converters, measuring about 3 inches wide by 2.25 inches long, were sold in discount, variety, and hardware stores in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania between September and November 1997 for about $2 each. They are marked "15a-125v...Made in China" on the bottom.
The converters present fire and electrocution hazards because plugs can come partially out of the receptacles, or may appear securely plugged in while actually having a poor electrical connection that could cause a fire. No injuries have been reported. According to the recall notice, consumers should stop using the recalled outlet converters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. However, the recall record notes that the firm may be out of business and is not able to be reached.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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Outlet Converters Recalled by Power Cord & Cable NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued February 18, 1998, Revised June 6, 2002 Release # 98-069 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 Note: Firm is not able to be reached (may be out of business). CPSC, Power Cord & Cable Corp. Announce Recall of Outlet Converters WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Power Cord & Cable Corp. of College Point, N.Y., is recalling about 850 outlet converters, which convert a single electrical outlet into three outlets. Plugs using these outlet converters can come partially out of the receptacles, presenting shock and electrocution hazards. In addition, even if the plugs look like they are securely plugged in, there could be a poor electrical connection, presenting a fire hazard. CPSC and Power Cord & Cable Corp. are not aware of any injuries involving these products. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The orange outlet converter, measuring about 3 inches wide and 2.25 inches long, is made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), which looks like rubber. One end of the converter has a three-prong plug that is inserted into the outlet. The converter has 3 separate three-prong plug receptacles. "15a-125v...Made in China" is embossed on the bottom of the converter. Discount, variety and hardware stores in New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania sold the outlet converters from September 1997 through November 1997for about $2. Consumers should stop using the recalled outlet converters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. The firm (Power Cord & Cable Corp.) is not able to be reached, and may be out of business. U.S. Customs alerted CPSC to this hazardous product.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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