In-Mar Super Power Extension Cords Recalled for Fire and Shock Hazards
In-Mar Trading is recalling 115,300 extension cords with undersized wires and poor strain relief 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-harm product (fire, shock, electrocution) where the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
In-Mar Trading Inc. is recalling approximately 115,300 In-Mar Super Power extension cords in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled cords are white or brown, feature double wires with three female plugs and one male plug, and are available in lengths of 6, 9, 12, 15, and 20 feet. The packaging is labeled "SUPER POWER EXTENSION CORD...MADE IN CHINA" and the last five digits of the UPC code range from 70027 through 70036.
The recall is being conducted because the cords have undersized wires that cannot carry the advertised load, improperly polarized plugs, poor strain relief, and a lack of overcurrent protection. These defects present hazards of fire, shock, and electrocution. CPSC and In-Mar Trading Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these extension cords, and the recall is intended to prevent the possibility of injury.
The extension cords were sold at discount stores mostly in Florida, New York, and North Carolina from October 1996 through December 1996 for between $1 and $4. Consumers should stop using the recalled cords immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For questions, consumers can call In-Mar Trading Inc. at (800) 881-6627 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.
The recalled product
- Product
- In-Mar Super Power extension cords
- Manufacturer
- In-Mar Trading
- Hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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