Electronic Resources Recalls Power Strip Surge Protectors Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Plain-English summary

Electronic Resources Ltd. of San Diego, Calif., is recalling about 5,000 power strip surge protectors in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled power strips have undersized and loose wires and poor grounding, which present fire, shock, and electrocution hazards to consumers. The recall involves two models: model PW-101 with six outlets and model PW-102 with four outlets. The power strips are 6 feet long, made of light tan metal with black outlets and power cords, and were sold in green cardboard boxes with black lettering. They were sold in small electronic parts stores in Arizona, California, Texas, and Washington from May 1993 through March 1998 for about $4.

CPSC and Electronic Resources Ltd. are not aware of any injuries involving these power strips. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. U.S. Customs alerted CPSC to this product hazard.

Consumers should stop using the recalled power strips immediately. To receive a refund, consumers should return the power strips to the store where purchased or to the company. Consumers can call Electronic Resources Ltd. at (800) 795-0050 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PDT Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the power strips or for more information about this recall.

The recalled product

Product

Electronic Resources power strip surge protectors

Manufacturer

Electronic Resources

Category

Consumer Product — Electronics

Hazard

• fire
• shock
• electrocution

Distribution

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