The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·96104·Announced 1996-04-16

Consolidated Stores Recalls Six-Outlet Surge Protected Power Strips

Consolidated Stores is recalling 125,000 six-outlet power strips sold at Odd Lots, Big Lots, and All For One due to fire and electrocution risks.

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 electrocution, which are significant hazards, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Consolidated Stores Corp. is recalling approximately 125,000 six-outlet surge protected power strips manufactured by Union Field Industries. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on April 16, 1996. The electrical wiring in the power strip cord could overheat and potentially cause a fire. Additionally, the poor quality and construction of the power strips pose an electrocution hazard for consumers.

The affected power strips are beige metal units, item 81488, measuring 12 inches long, 2.25 inches wide, and 1.5 inches deep. They feature six black receptacles, a red on/off indicator switch, and a black cord. The products were packaged in a blue box labeled "FULL SURGE 6 OUTLET POWER STRIP" and "MADE IN CHINA." There are no identifying markings or labels on the power strips themselves.

These power strips were sold at Odd Lots, Big Lots, and All For One retail stores in the East, South, and Midwest regions from May 1995 to December 1995 for approximately $5 each. While no injuries have been associated with the use of the power strips, Consolidated Stores is aware of two reports of tools being damaged after being plugged into the units. Consumers should stop using the power strips immediately and return them to an Odd Lots, Big Lots, or All For One store for a full refund or exchange.

The recalled product

Product
Consolidated Stores' six-outlet surge protected power strips
Manufacturer
Union Field Industries
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 083726814885

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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