The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07532·Announced 2007-03-08

Dollar Stop Plus Recalls 15-Foot Extension Cords for Fire and Shock Hazards

Dollar Stop Plus is recalling 15-foot extension cords sold in Chicago due to undersized wiring that poses fire, shock, and electrocution risks.

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 risk-of-harm product with fire, shock, and electrocution hazards, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which caps the severity at High per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Dollar Stop Plus are recalling approximately 40 15-foot white extension cords. The recalled cords feature a green wrap-around label with bold red and white lettering reading "15 Ft HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD" and display a silver UL holographic trademark tag. The cords are marked with the specifications SPT-2, 16AWGX2C, VW-1, and 60° C.

The recall was issued because the extension cords have undersized wiring and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. These defects pose fire, shock, and electrocution hazards to consumers. The CPSC has not reported any injuries associated with the use of these products.

The affected extension cords were sold at The Dollar Stop Plus store in Chicago, Illinois, from October 2003 through June 2005 for approximately $1. Consumers should immediately stop using these extension cords and contact Dollar Stop collect at (773) 539-6036 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a full refund or an exchange for the same value.

The recalled product

Product
15-Foot Extension Cords
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Cords
Hazard
Affected units
40

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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