The Container Store · Recalled
The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 7,200
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $15
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves three designs of brightly-colored, six-outlet power strips with model number 8001-6 embossed on the back. Power strip designs include Pop Power Strip in Scroll (black with white scroll), Dot (blue with orange, white and lime green dots and a lime green cord), and Zebra (black and white zebra stripes). The power strips have three-foot power cords. "Lush Life® power strips by design" is printed on the product's packaging.
The file
- Sold at
- The Container Stores nationwide and on the firm's website www.containerstore.com from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
- Product type
- Extension Cords
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- The Container Store Inc., of Coppell, Texas
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled power strips immediately and return them to any of The Container Store locations for a full refund plus a $15 merchandise card.
For additional information, consumers should contact The Container Store toll-free at (888) 266-8246 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.containerstore.com
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 FEB 01 2012; last revised APR 25 2016.