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Product recall · CPSCApril 16, 2008Serious
HSN Power Strips for Charge-It-All Valets
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The power strip located inside the valet has undersized wires, which can pose fire and shock hazards to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the power strip. HSN LP will provide a replacement power strip and an in-store refund of $5. HSN LP will pay for all shipping charges to return the product. HSN is directly contacting consumers with the recalled units.
Who to contact: For additional information, call HSN toll-free at (888) 540-7052 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.hsn.com
The product
This recall involves the power strips sold with the medium and large Joy Mangano Charge-It-All Valets. The valet is a box with divided compartments that comes with a power strip that allows the user to recharge and organize items such as cell phones, mp3 players, PDAs and cameras in a single location. The medium valet comes with a 3-receptacle power strip and the large valet comes with a 6-receptacle power strip. The letters J and M are printed in cursive under the valet.
Details
- Units affected
- About 17,000
- Recall date
- April 16, 2008
- Made or distributed by
- HSN LP, of St. Petersburg, Fla., Ingenious Designs LLC, of Englewood, New York
- Injuries reported
- None reported
HSN LP, exclusively, from October 2007 through January 2008, for about $50 for the large valet and $40 for the medium valet.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “HSN Recalls Power Strips for Charge-It-All Valets Due to Fire and Shock Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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