FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 30, 2002
Release # 02-217
STK Recall Hotline: (800) 536-7855 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051
CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Extension Cords
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), STK International Inc., Los Angeles, Calif., is
voluntarily recalling about 190,000 extension cords. The cords have
undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers.
CPSC and STK International have not received any reports of
incidents or injuries involving these extension cords. The recall is
being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
The recalled extension cords were sold in brown (model EC-222) or
white (model EC-221) and are approximately 5-feet 3-inches long. The
model numbers are printed in the upper right corner of the packaging.
The cords were packaged in a mustard and orange color sleeve with the
words, "5 Household Extension Cords" and "Made in China" printed on the
front. The "Volt Master" logo is printed in the left corner of the
packaging. "YWC-981 8 CHINA E157848" is printed on the cord.
Discount stores sold the extension cords nationwide from October
1998 to March 2002 for about $1.
Consumers should stop using and unplug these extension cords
immediately and return them to STK International for a refund, including
postage. Consumers should mail their extension cords to the attention of
EC-221/ EC-222 Recall, STK International, Inc., 5500 East Olympic
Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90022. For more information, call STK
International at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday.