Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strips
CPSC Recall #00-072b — February 28, 2000
Product
Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strips
Description
PRODUCT: Champion Power Strips- Frieder Inc., of Bedford Heights, Ohio, is recalling about 35,000 Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strips. It is a 125-volt power strip made in China, and bears no UL listing. The back of the strip has a date code indicating it was manufactured on 4/97. Writing on the cord includes "Chang RVV 300/500V." "Champion Quality Tools" and model number "10741" are written on the packaging. Discount outlets nationwide sold the power strips from January 1997 through July 1998 for about $3. PROBLEM: The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution and fire hazards. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately stop using these power strips and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or send them to Frieder for a refund plus postage. For more information, consumers should call Frieder at (216) 464-5000 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution, and fire hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these power strips and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or send them to Frieder for a refund plus postage.
Units Affected
About 35,000
Sold At
Discount outlets nationwide sold the power strips from January 1997 through July 1998 for about $3.
Manufactured In
China