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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2003
Release # 03-129
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Company Phone Number: (800) 456-0022
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Extension Cords
Units: 8,200
Manufacturer: United General Supply Co., of Houston, TX
Hazard: The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-
current protection which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire
hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: United General has not received any reports of
incidents involving these extension cords. This recall is being
conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Description: The recalled extension cords were sold in yellow and brown
and are approximately 9-, 25-, 50-, 100-feet long. The 9-foot extension
cord was packaged in a green sleeve card with the words "Household
Extension Cord" printed across the front. All remaining sizes were
packaged in black sleeve cards with the words "Air Conditioner Extension
Cord" printed across the front.
Sold at: United General Supply sold the extension cords nationwide from
October 1999 through March 2001 for between $1 and $16.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should unplug and stop using the extension cords
immediately. Consumers should mail the cords to United General Supply
Co., Lee-Tools Extension Cords, 9320 Harwin Drive, Houston, Texas 77036
for a refund, including the cost of postage.
Consumer Contact: Call United General Supply toll-free at (800) 456-0022
between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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