Recall: Extension Cords & Hair Dryers Recall
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT: Kim Dulic |
| December 17, 1998 | (301) 504-7058 |
| Release # 99-039 | |
Extension Cords & Hair Dryers Recall
This press release consists of two recalls. Please choose the appropriate recall below.- Extension Cords - Morton Paper Co. of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling about 75,750 extension cords. The cords have undersized wires that cannot carry the advertised load, lack overcurrent protection and are equipped with plugs that are not polarized properly, presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards.
- Portable Hairdryer - Sound-Tech Import Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling about 360 portable hairdryers. These hairdryers are not equipped with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) to prevent electric shock in case of current leakage.
