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United General Supply Co. · Recalled
CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
The extension cords have undersized conductors and no over-current protection, which causes overheating, presenting a shock and fire hazard.
- Units
- 8,200
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1–$16
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- United General Supply sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1999 through March 2001, for between $1 and $16.
- Product type
- Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- United General Supply Co., of Houston, TX
Incident log
United General has not received any reports of incidents involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
What the notice says to do
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.
Call United General Supply toll-free at (800) 456-0022 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT 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 MAY 22 2003; last revised JUN 04 2025.