CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords

Active Recall Announced December 23, 2003 CPSC #04056

Quick answer

CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords is CPSC recall #04056, announced on December 23, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is return the recalled cords to any family dollar store for a refund.. Affected brands: Royal United Corp., Family Dollar Services, Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cords

Recalled brands

Royal United Corp., Family Dollar Services, Inc.

Remedy

Return the recalled cords to any Family Dollar Store for a refund.

Recall date

December 23, 2003

Categories

Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #04056?

CPSC recall #04056 covers CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 23, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #04056?

The CPSC remedy for recall #04056 is return the recalled cords to any family dollar store for a refund.. 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, Family Dollar Services Inc. 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/2004/CPSC-Family-Dollar-Services-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Extension-Cords-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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