Memo Six-Outlet Power Strip
CPSC Recall #99-120a — June 6, 1999
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 99-120a |
| Recall Date | June 6, 1999 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 900 |
| Manufactured In | Taiwan |
Where It Was Sold
| Independent retail stores in the Chicago area sold these power strips from July 1997 through September 1998 for about $3. |
Product
Memo Six-Outlet Power Strip
Description
PRODUCT: Memo Six-Outlet Power Strip - Eskay Imports, of Chicago, IL., is recalling about 900 units of the Memo six-outlet power strip. The power strip is packaged in a white box with a blue stripe. While the power strip bears no labeling, the box is labeled in part, "Memo 6-OUTLET POWER STRIP," and "Designed in Taiwan." The power cord is labeled, "TR PLASTIC." Independent retail stores in the Chicago area sold these power strips from July 1997 through September 1998 for about $3. PROBLEM: The quality of the internal components is inadequate, and the cord could separate from the power strip. Use of this power strip could result in a fire or shock incident. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately stop using this power strip and return it to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers should call Eskay Imports, collect, at (773) 558-9592 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday.
Hazard
The quality of the internal components is inadequate, and the cord could separate from the power strip. Use of this power strip could result in a fire or shock incident.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using this power strip and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
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) 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.