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Howard Berger Co · Recalled
Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled by Howard Berger
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.
- Units
- About 17,500 power strips and about 10,000 extension cords
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Discount stores in the eastern United States and Puerto Rico sold these products, from September 1998 to September 2000.
- Product type
- Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- The Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
For more information, call Howard Berger Co. Inc. at (800) 221-6895 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 21 2000; last revised DEC 15 2025.