Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled by Howard Berger
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2000
Release # 01-036b
Company Phone Number: (800) 221-6895 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled by Howard Berger
PRODUCT: Power Strips/Extension Cords - The Howard Berger Co. Inc., of
Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 17,500 power strips and about
10,000 extension cords. The power strips have a 2-prong plug with a plastic
base containing 6 outlets and are not labeled. The extension cords are about 6
feet long with a 2-prong plug and are not labeled. The extension cords sold for
less than $1 and the power strips sold for about $2. Both were made in China.
Discount stores in the eastern United States and Puerto Rico sold these products
from September 1998 to September 2000.
PROBLEM: The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection
and grounding, and the plastic case is flammable. The extension cords have
undersized wires and lack over-current protection. Both the power strips and
the extension cords can overheat, presenting electrocution, shock and fire
hazards.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return
them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call
Howard Berger Co. Inc. at (800) 221-6895 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday.
