Family Dollar Services Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.
- Units
- 60,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $3
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
These are 25-foot Durex Procraft outdoor extension cords. These green cords are sold in blue and black packaging. An Underwriters Laboratories' label is attached to the cord showing code "E-174825." The item UPC number is 0 74972 01025 1, and is located on the back of the package in the lower right-hand corner.
The file
- Sold at
- Family Dollar Stores nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for $3.
- Product type
- Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Family Dollar Services, Inc., of Charlotte, N.C., Royal United Corp., of North Bergen, N.J.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Return the recalled cords to any Family Dollar Store for a refund.
Call Royal United Corp. toll-free at (800) 682-0097 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 DEC 23 2003; last revised JAN 15 2025.