The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·03145·Announced 2003-06-19

Homier Recalls Extension Cords and Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Homier Distributing Co. is recalling extension cords and lights with defective wiring and grounding that pose fire and shock risks.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports (electric shock and burn) and structural electrical defects posing fire and electrocution hazards, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Homier Distributing Co. Inc. is recalling approximately 384,000 HDC brand extension cords, portable lights, and fluorescent work lights. The recalled products include 50-foot and 100-foot outdoor extension cords, Handyman's Trouble Lights, and 16-inch AC/DC Fluorescent Work Lights. These items were sold nationwide through traveling sales shows, two retail stores in Indiana, and online from January 2000 through May 2003 for between $3 and $7.

The recall is due to multiple safety defects, including undersized wiring, improper polarization, inadequate grounding, and faulty electrical connections. Some products also feature plastic handles that continue to burn and spread flames once ignited. These defects pose hazards of shock, electrocution, and fire to consumers. The company has received one report of an individual sustaining an electric shock and burn injury while using a fluorescent work light.

Consumers should stop using the affected products immediately. To obtain a full refund, including shipping costs, consumers should mail the products to Homier Distributing Co., Customer Service Center, 100 Commerce Drive, Huntington, IN 46750. For more information, customers can call (800) 348-5004 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
HDC Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Work Lights
Manufacturer
Homier Distributing Co. Inc., of Huntington, Ind.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Cords & Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
150,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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