FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 7, 1999
Release # 99-120b
Company Phone Number: (787) 796-1560 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
Extension Cords Recalled by Raport
PRODUCT: Extension Cords - Raport Inc., of Levittown, Puerto Rico, is
recalling about 4,800 extension cords sold only in Puerto Rico. These
12-foot extension cords have one plug and nine outlets -- in three
groups of three brown plastic outlets. The cords also have a white on-
off switch and green wire. The cords are packaged in cardboard sleeves
with writing that states, in part, "12 Foot Tree Light Cord," "Put 9
Outlets in Your Tree" and "MADE IN CHINA." The sleeves also show the
cords being used on a pine tree. Yazmia 1-2-3 Stores in Puerto Rico sold
the cords from August 1998 through March 1999 for about $3.
PROBLEM: The wires on these cords are undersized and can be overloaded.
They pose a fire and shock hazard.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these cords immediately and
return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers also
can call Raport Inc. collect at (787) 796-1560 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
