Black and Decker Extension Cord Adapters Recalled for Shock Hazard

Plain-English summary

Black and Decker Manufacturing Co. is voluntarily recalling its no. 86-210 extension-cord adapters in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These adapters were packaged with Black and Decker electric hedge trimmers during the spring and summer of 1978 and distributed nationwide. The recall addresses a potential shock hazard where brass electrical contacts could protrude through the molded material, posing a risk of serious electrical shock.

According to the company, less than 1,000 of the more than 200,000 adapters produced may be affected. The adapters are orange and can be identified by the number "86-210" molded on the outside surface. Consumers should immediately stop using the adapters and closely examine them for any metal showing through the outside surface.

Adapters showing metal should be returned for free replacement to any Black and Decker Service Center or a Black and Decker-authorized service center listed in the yellow pages. Black and Decker informed CPSC of the potential safety hazard on July 11, 1978, and sent letters with recall instructions to consumers who had mailed in the registration card packed with the hedge trimmers. Consumers with questions can call Black and Decker collect at 301/828-2955 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, or verify the model number by calling CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800/638-2772.

The recalled product

Product

Black And Decker Cord Adapters Recalled

Manufacturer

Black & Decker

Category

Consumer Product — Electrical Accessories

Hazard

• electrical-shock

Distribution

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