The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·26401·Announced 2026-04-09

Male-to-male extension cords have exposed prongs that can energize

Male-to-male extension cords sold on Walmart.com are recalled because their exposed prongs can become energized when one end is plugged into a generator, posing an electrocution risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: Risk-of-harm product presenting an electrocution hazard with no incidents or injuries reported, which the rubric caps at High.

Plain-English summary

Male-to-male extension cords, also known as pigtail cables, with model numbers RY-US-06 and RY_US-1.5, are being recalled. The 125V 12AWG heavy-duty cords are blue or yellow and are generally used to back-feed electricity to a home during a power outage by connecting a generator to a household outlet. About 200 units are affected.

The cords violate safety requirements because their exposed prongs can become energized when one end is plugged into a generator or other power source, posing a risk of serious injury and death from electrocution. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The cords were sold online at Walmart.com from April 2025 through November 2025 for between $18 and $26.

Consumers should stop using the recalled extension cords immediately, taking care not to touch the live end of the cord when unplugging it, and contact Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Male-to-Male Extension Cords
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical cord
Hazard
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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