Under-cabinet power strips
CPSC Recall #14-178 — May 15, 2014
Product
Under-cabinet power strips
Description
The recalled 4-outlet under-cabinet power and fluorescent lighting strips with part number PX1001 have substandard internal electrical connections.
Hazard
The internal electrical connections of the power strips are substandard, posing risks of overheating and fire.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm received one report of an incident. No injuries were reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 46,000 in the U.S. and about 169 in Canada (About 14,200 were previously recalled September 2012)
Sold At
Ace Hardware, CED, City Electric, Cortland Wholesale, Crawford Electric, Do it Best, Hill Country Electric, Home Depot, Orgill, REXEL, Springfield Electric, Sutherland, TEC Electric, True Value Hardware and World Electric stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com from February 2011 to April 2014 for about $40.
Manufactured In
China.