CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Electrocution/Electric Shock
CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
The recalled extension cords were sold in yellow and brown and are approximately 9, 25, 50, 100 feet long. The 9-foot extension cord was packaged in a green sleeve card with the words "Household Extension Cord" printed across the front. All remaining sizes were packaged in black sleeve cards with the words "Air Conditioner Extension Cord" printed across the front.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should unplug and stop using the extension cords immediately. Consumers should mail the cords to United General Supply Co., Lee-Tools Extension Cords, 9320 Harwin Drive, Houston, Texas 77036 for a refund, including the cost of postage.
Contact Information
Call United General Supply toll-free at (800) 456-0022 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
Sold At
United General Supply sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1999 through March 2001, for between $1 and $16.
Injuries
United General has not received any reports of incidents involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
Manufacturer
United General Supply
Recall Number
03129
Product Information
Product Name
United General Supply Household/Air Conditioner Extension Cords
Manufacturer Name
United General Supply
Manufactured In
China