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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 6, 2012Worth checking
Legrand Wiremold Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The electrical wires are reversed on the receptacles on the power strips, posing a risk of electrical shock.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a replacement or refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Legrand Wiremold at (800) 617-1768 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.legrand.us
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 14,200
- Recall date
- September 6, 2012
- Brand
- Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- One incident was reported. No injuries were reported.
PX1001
Ace Hardware, Do it Best, Home Depot USA, Sutherlands, True Value Hardware and online at Amazon.com between February 2011 and August 2012 for about $40.
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: “Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard”
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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