The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·98160·Announced 1998-08-31

Okura Recalls Nippon Extension Cords and Power Strip Surge Protectors

Okura USA Inc. is recalling about 6,600 Nippon extension cords and power strip surge protectors sold in Florida due to fire, electrocution, and shock hazards.

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 (electrical fire/shock) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Okura USA Inc. of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 6,600 extension cords and power strip surge protectors in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recalled products include 600 extension cords and 6,000 power strip surge protectors. The extension cords are available in various lengths for household and outdoor use, while the power strips feature six black outlets and a beige metal body.

The products present fire, electrocution, and shock hazards because they have undersized wires that cannot carry the advertised load, plugs that are not polarized properly, and no overcurrent protection. Okura USA Inc. is not aware of any injuries involving these electrical products, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Discount stores in Florida sold the extension cords and power strips from March 1995 through January 1998 for about $1 to $9. Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers can call Okura USA Inc. at (800) 327-7522 or (888) 327-7522 from Florida.

The recalled product

Product
Nippon AC power strip surge protectors
Manufacturer
Nippon
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Cords and Power Strips
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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