Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 13, 2006
Release #06-256

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 898-5550
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Extension Cords

Units: About 42,000

Importer: Pride Products Corp., of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

Hazard: The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled cords are brown or white, measure 6, 9, 12, or 15 feet long, are intended for indoors and have a three-outlet extension. Attached to the cord is a silver counterfeit UL holographic label marked "09/99 E157848 UL LISTED CORD SET BV-8021 13A 125V 1625W" or "09/02 E137398 UL LISTED CORD SET BW 5833 13A 125V 1625W."

Sold at: Local discount, drug, and grocery stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2006 for between $1 and $2.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled extension cords immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pride Products, at (800) 898-5550 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.prideproducts.com