The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06256·Announced 2006-09-13

Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard

Pride Products is recalling about 42,000 counterfeit extension cords sold nationwide due to a fire hazard caused by undersized wiring and missing fuses.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard due to structural defects (undersized wiring, no fuse) in a common consumer product. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Pride Products Corp. is recalling approximately 42,000 counterfeit extension cords sold at local discount, drug, and grocery stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2006. The recalled cords are brown or white, measure 6, 9, 12, or 15 feet long, and feature a three-outlet extension intended for indoor use. They are identified by a silver counterfeit UL holographic label marked with specific model numbers and ratings.

The recall is being issued because the counterfeit cords contain undersized wiring and lack a fuse for over-current protection. These defects can cause the cords to overheat, posing a fire hazard. The company has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with the use of these products.

Consumers should stop using the recalled extension cords immediately. They should return the cords to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Pride Products at (800) 898-5550 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.prideproducts.com.

The recalled product

Product
Extension Cords
Manufacturer
Pride Products Corp., of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Cords
Hazard
Affected units
42,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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