Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard

Active Recall Announced September 6, 2012 CPSC #12274

Quick answer

Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #12274, announced on September 6, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves four-outlet under-cabinet power and lighting strips model number PX1001. The power strips come in a red package with "Wiremold-Series Part PX1001" printed on the front. The manufactured dates of the recalled products are presented as product date codes January 2011 through June 2012, and are found imprinted on a circle on the bottom with an arrow pointing to the number of the month and the year "11" or "12" in the center. The model number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the packaging. Power strips that have a star symbol printed in black ink on the packaging and on the back cover of the power strip are not included in this recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to legrand wiremold for a replacement or refund.. Affected brand: Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn..

Hazard

This recall involves four-outlet under-cabinet power and lighting strips model number PX1001. The power strips come in a red package with "Wiremold-Series Part PX1001" printed on the front. The manufactured dates of the recalled products are presented as product date codes January 2011 through June 2012, and are found imprinted on a circle on the bottom with an arrow pointing to the number of the month and the year "11" or "12" in the center. The model number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the packaging. Power strips that have a star symbol printed in black ink on the packaging and on the back cover of the power strip are not included in this recall.

Affected products

Legrand Under Cabinet Power and Lighting four outlet power strip

Recalled brands

Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a replacement or refund.

Recall date

September 6, 2012

Categories

Extension Cords

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12274?

CPSC recall #12274 covers Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 6, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves four-outlet under-cabinet power and lighting strips model number PX1001. The power strips come in a red package with "Wiremold-Series Part PX1001" printed on the front. The manufactured dates of the recalled products are presented as product date codes January 2011 through June 2012, and are found imprinted on a circle on the bottom with an arrow pointing to the number of the month and the year "11" or "12" in the center. The model number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the packaging. Power strips that have a star symbol printed in black ink on the packaging and on the back cover of the power strip are not included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #12274?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12274 is consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to legrand wiremold for a replacement or 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 Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock 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/Legrand-Wiremold-Recalls-Power-Strips-Due-to-Electric-Shock-Hazard2. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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