CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 1, 2012

The Container Store Recalls Brightly-Colored Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves three designs of brightly-colored, six-outlet power strips with model number 8001-6 embossed on the back. Power strip designs include Pop Power Strip in Scroll (black with white scroll), Dot (blue with orange, white and lime green dots and a lime green cord), and Zebra (black and white zebra stripes). The power strips have three-foot power cords. "Lush Life® power strips by design" is printed on the product's packaging.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the recalled power strips immediately and return them to any of The Container Store locations for a full refund plus a $15 merchandise card.

Contact Information

For additional information, consumers should contact The Container Store toll-free at (888) 266-8246 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.containerstore.com

Recall Details

Sold At
The Container Stores nationwide and on the firm's website www.containerstore.com from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
12097

Product Information

Product Name
Lush Life® power strips
Product Type
Extension Cords
Number of Units
About 7,200
Imported By
The Container Store Inc., of Coppell, Texas
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, consumers should contact The Container Store toll-free at (888) 266-8246 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.containerstore.com