Dollar Stop Plus · Recalled
Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards
These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
- Units
- About 40
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled product is a 15-foot white extension cord with green wrap-around green label with bold red and white lettering. The label reads "15 Ft HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD." The "UL" symbol appears on the label. The cord has a silver UL holographic trademark tag, with "07/99, BV-7582, 13A 125V, 1875 W" printed on it. The cord is marked: SPT-2, 16AWGX2C, VW-1, 60° C.
The file
- Sold at
- The Dollar Stop Plus store in Chicago, Ill., from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1.
- Product type
- Power Cords
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Dollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these extension cords and contact the firm for a full refund or exchange for same value.
For additional information, contact Dollar Stop collect at (773) 539-6036 between 9 a.m. and 5 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 MAR 08 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.