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In-Mar Super Power extension cords

Class I - Dangerous
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: October 16, 1997 In-Mar Trading Electronics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
In-Mar Trading
Reason for Recall:
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
Electrocution/Electric Shock

Product Information

Full Description:

Extension Cords Recalled by In-Mar Trading NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 1997 Release # 98-013 Company Phone Number: (800) 881-6627 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, In-Mar Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), In-Mar Trading Inc. of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 115,300 extension cords. The cords have undersized wires that cannot carry the advertised load, plugs that are not polarized properly, poor strain relief and lack of overcurrent protection presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards. CPSC and In-Mar Trading Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The recalled extension cords are white or brown. The cords have double wires, three female plugs and one male plug, and are available in the following lengths: 6, 9, 12, 15 and 20 feet. The receptacle is labeled in part, "Rated for 125 volts...For indoor use only." The cords are packaged in red, white and black cardboard display sleeves that are labeled in part, "SUPER POWER EXTENSION CORD...MADE IN CHINA." The last 5 digits of the UPC code range from 70027 through 70036. Discount stores mostly in Florida, New York and North Carolina sold the extension cords 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. If consumers have questions about this recall, they should call In-Mar Trading Inc. at (800) 881-6627 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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Official Source

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CPSC Recall Number: 98013

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