FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 31, 1998
Release # 98-160
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Company Phone Number: (800) 327-7522
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052
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CPSC, Okura USA Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords and Power Strip Surge Protectors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Okura USA Inc. of Miami,
Fla., is recalling about 6,600 extension cords and power
strip surge protectors. The extension cords and power strips
have undersized wires that cannot carry the advertised load,
plugs that are not polarized properly and no overcurrent
protection, presenting fire, electrocution and shock hazards
to consumers.
Okura USA Inc. is not aware of any injuries involving
these electrical products. This recall is being conducted to
prevent the possibility of injury.
There are 600 extension cords being recalled. The cords
for household use are white and have 3 outlets. The cords
for outdoor use are orange and have one outlet. "China" is
embossed on each cord's plug or receptor. The cords are
available in the following lengths.
Length | Type |
9 feet | Household |
12 feet | Household |
15 feet | Household |
20 feet | Household |
25 feet | Outdoor |
50 feet | Outdoor |
100 feet | Outdoor |
The cords are packaged in cardboard wrappers. Labeling
on the packaging reads in part, "NIPPON AMERICA...MADE IN
CHINA."
There are 6,000 power strip surge protectors being
recalled. The power strips have six black outlets. They are
made of beige metal with a black cord and red power light. A
silver sticker on the bottom of the strip reads in part, "AC
SURGE PROTECTOR...125v/125AMP." The power strip is sold in
a cardboard box. Labeling on the packaging reads in part,
"AC SURGE PROTECTOR...NIPPON AMERICA...MODEL NO. 14-515."
Discount stores in Florida sold the extension cords and
power strips from March 1995 through January 1998 for about
$1 to $9, depending on which specific product was
purchased.
Consumers should stop using these extension cords and
power strips immediately and return them to the store where
purchased for a refund. For more information about this
recall, consumers should call Okura USA Inc. at
(800) 327-7522 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through
Friday from everywhere but Florida. The foll-free number from Florida is 888-327-7522.
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