The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·94134·Announced 1994-09-20

Tech Man Extension Cords Recalled Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

USA Maxam Inc. is recalling 230,000 Tech Man extension cords because undersized wires and improper plugs can cause fires or shocks.

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: The recall involves a risk of fire and electric shock, which are significant hazards, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported involving these specific units, fitting the criteria for a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

USA Maxam Inc., operating under names such as Wholesale World and Tech Mart, is recalling approximately 230,000 Tech Man extension cords. The recall was initiated after CPSC testing revealed that the cords' wires are undersized and the plugs were assembled improperly. These defects create a risk that the cords can catch fire or shock users.

The affected extension cords were sold in lengths of 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 21 feet. They were distributed to retail stores in New York, Florida, Georgia, California, and Indiana between June 1992 and January 12, 1994. The cords were sold in cardboard sleeves labeled "TECH man" and "MADE IN CHINA."

Neither CPSC nor USA Maxam Inc. is aware of any injuries involving these specific extension cords. Consumers should stop using the recalled cords immediately and return them to the store of purchase for a full refund, or mail them to USA Maxam Inc. in Houston, Texas.

The recalled product

Product
Tech Man extension cords
Manufacturer
Tech Man
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Cords
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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