CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords

Recalled May 22, 2003 · CPSC recall 03129 · United General Supply

Hazard

The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug and stop using the extension cords immediately. Consumers should mail the cords to United General Supply Co., Lee-Tools Extension Cords, 9320 Harwin Drive, Houston, Texas 77036 for a refund, including the cost of postage.

Units

8,200

Incidents / injuries

United General has not received any reports of incidents involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description

The recalled extension cords were sold in yellow and brown and are approximately 9, 25, 50, 100 feet long. The 9-foot extension cord was packaged in a green sleeve card with the words "Household Extension Cord" printed across the front. All remaining sizes were packaged in black sleeve cards with the words "Air Conditioner Extension Cord" printed across the front.

What to do

Contact

Call United General Supply toll-free at (800) 456-0022 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Product

Extension Cords

Manufacturer(s)

United General Supply Co., of Houston, TX

Retailers

United General Supply sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1999 through March 2001, for between $1 and $16.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →