Frieder Inc. Recall of Power Strips

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Originally issued February 29, 2000
Revised June 19, 2002
Release # 00-072b

Frieder Recall Line: (216) 464-5000
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058

Note: Telephone number change.

CPSC, Frieder Inc. Announce Recall of Power Strips

PRODUCT: Champion Power Strips- Frieder Inc., of Bedford Heights, Ohio, is recalling about 35,000 Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strips. It is a 125-volt power strip made in China, and bears no UL listing. The back of the strip has a date code indicating it was manufactured on 4/97. Writing on the cord includes "Chang RVV 300/500V." "Champion Quality Tools" and model number "10741" are written on the packaging. Discount outlets nationwide sold the power strips from January 1997 through July 1998 for about $3.

PROBLEM: The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution and fire hazards.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.

WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately stop using these power strips and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or send them to Frieder for a refund plus postage. For more information, consumers should call Frieder at (216) 464-5000 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.