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15-Foot Extension Cords

CPSC Recall #07-532 — March 7, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-532
Recall DateMarch 7, 2007
Remedy TypeRefund, Replace
Units AffectedAbout 40
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

The Dollar Stop Plus store in Chicago
Ill.
from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1.

Product

15-Foot Extension Cords

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 40 15-Foot Extension Cords. These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers. Name of Product: 15-Foot Extension CordsUnits: About 40Retailer: Dollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill.Hazard: These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled product is a 15-foot white extension cord with green wrap-around green label with bold red and white lettering. The label reads "15 Ft HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD." The "UL" symbol appears on the label. The cord has a silver UL holographic trademark tag, with "07/99, BV-7582, 13A 125V, 1875 W" printed on it. The cord is marked: SPT-2, 16AWGX2C, VW-1, 60o C.Sold at: The Dollar Stop Plus store in Chicago, Ill., from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these extension cords and contact the firm for a full refund or exchange for same value.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Stop collect at (773) 539-6036 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Hazard

These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using these extension cords and contact the firm for a full refund or exchange for same value.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Replace) at no cost to you.

If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident — they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.

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