Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced May 15, 2014 CPSC #14178

Quick answer

Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #14178, announced on May 15, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Wiremold and Plugmold under-cabinet power and lighting strips with part number PX1001. The recalled power strips have four outlets and one fluorescent light and were manufactured from January 2011 through December 2013. From January 2011 through June 2012, the power strip came in a red package with the words "Legrand" and "Under Cabinet Power and Lighting" on the top front and "Wiremold-Series Part PX1001" on the bottom front. From July 2012 to April 2013, the power strip came in a white package with the word "Legrand" on the top front and "Plugmold Power Light," "Under-Cabinet Power and Lighting" and "PX1001" on the bottom front. The manufacture date code is on the bottom of the recalled power strip in a circle with the year shown as "11," "12" or "13" in the center and an arrow pointing to the number representing the month. Part number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the power strip. The remedy is consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to legrand wiremold for a full refund.. Affected brand: Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn..

Hazard

This recall involves all Wiremold and Plugmold under-cabinet power and lighting strips with part number PX1001. The recalled power strips have four outlets and one fluorescent light and were manufactured from January 2011 through December 2013. From January 2011 through June 2012, the power strip came in a red package with the words "Legrand" and "Under Cabinet Power and Lighting" on the top front and "Wiremold-Series Part PX1001" on the bottom front. From July 2012 to April 2013, the power strip came in a white package with the word "Legrand" on the top front and "Plugmold Power Light," "Under-Cabinet Power and Lighting" and "PX1001" on the bottom front. The manufacture date code is on the bottom of the recalled power strip in a circle with the year shown as "11," "12" or "13" in the center and an arrow pointing to the number representing the month. Part number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the power strip.

Affected products

Under-cabinet power strips

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 full refund.

Recall date

May 15, 2014

Categories

Surge Suppressors or Power Strips

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14178?

CPSC recall #14178 covers Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 15, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Wiremold and Plugmold under-cabinet power and lighting strips with part number PX1001. The recalled power strips have four outlets and one fluorescent light and were manufactured from January 2011 through December 2013. From January 2011 through June 2012, the power strip came in a red package with the words "Legrand" and "Under Cabinet Power and Lighting" on the top front and "Wiremold-Series Part PX1001" on the bottom front. From July 2012 to April 2013, the power strip came in a white package with the word "Legrand" on the top front and "Plugmold Power Light," "Under-Cabinet Power and Lighting" and "PX1001" on the bottom front. The manufacture date code is on the bottom of the recalled power strip in a circle with the year shown as "11," "12" or "13" in the center and an arrow pointing to the number representing the month. Part number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the power strip.

What is the remedy for recall #14178?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14178 is consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to legrand wiremold for a full 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 Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric 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/2014/Legrand-Wiremold-Expands-Recall-of-Under-Cabinet-Power-Strips. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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