Recall: Power Strip Surge Protectors Recalled by Electronic Resources Ltd.
CPSC and Electronic Resources Ltd. are not aware of any injuries involving these power strips. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. There are two models of power strips being recalled: model PW-101 and model PW-102. Model PW-101 has six outlets and Model PW-102 has four outlets. There is no labeling on the power strips, but they are 6 feet long and they are made of a light tan metal with black outlets and power cords. The power strips were sold in green cardboard boxes with black lettering that reads in part, "ER...POWER STRIP...MODEL...6FT POWER CORD...HECHO EN CHINA." A picture of the power strip appears on the box. Small electronic parts stores in Arizona, California, Texas and Washington sold the power strips from May 1993 through March 1998 for about $4. Consumers should stop using the recalled power strips immediately. To receive a refund, consumers should return the power strips to the store where purchased or to the company. Consumers should call Electronic Resources Ltd. at (800) 795-0050 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.PDT Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the power strips to the company or for more information about this recall. U.S. Customs alerted CPSC to this product hazard. |
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