The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced February 1, 2012 CPSC #12097

Quick answer

The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #12097, announced on February 1, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is 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.. Affected brand: The Container Store Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Lush Life® power strips

Recalled brands

The Container Store Inc.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

February 1, 2012

Categories

Extension Cords

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12097?

CPSC recall #12097 covers The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 1, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12097?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12097 is 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.. 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 The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard 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/2012/The-Container-Store-Recalls-Brightly-Colored-Power-Strips-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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