Power Strips and Extension Cords – Electrical Hazard (2000)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Power Strips and Extension Cords
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
A manufacturer is recalling Power Strips and Extension Cords. The hazard is: The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection and grounding, and the plastic . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The power strips have a 2-prong plug with a plastic base containing 6 outlets and are not labeled. The extension cords are about 6 feet long with a 2-prong plug and are not labeled. The extension cords sold for less than $1 and the power strips sold for about $2. Both were made in China.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection and grounding, and the plastic case is flammable. The extension cords have undersized wires and lack over-current protection. Both the power strips and the extension cords can overheat, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026