CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords

Active Recall Announced May 22, 2003 CPSC #03129

Quick answer

CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords is CPSC recall #03129, announced on May 22, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is 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.. Affected brand: United General Supply Co..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Extension Cords

Recalled brands

United General Supply Co.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

May 22, 2003

Categories

Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #03129?

CPSC recall #03129 covers CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 22, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #03129?

The CPSC remedy for recall #03129 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-United-General-Supply-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Extension-Cords-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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