CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The internal electrical connections of the power strips are substandard, posing risks of overheating and fire.

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/39511r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 15, 2014

Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric Fire Hazard

This recall involves all Wiremold and Plugmold under-cabinet power and lighting strips with part number PX1001. The recalled power strips have four outlets and one fluorescent light and were manufactured from January 2011 through December 2013. From January 2011 through June 2012, the power strip came in a red package with the words "Legrand" and "Under Cabinet Power and Lighting" on the top front and "Wiremold-Series Part PX1001" on the bottom front. From July 2012 to April 2013, the power strip came in a white package with the word "Legrand" on the top front and "Plugmold Power Light," "Under-Cabinet Power and Lighting" and "PX1001" on the bottom front. The manufacture date code is on the bottom of the recalled power strip in a circle with the year shown as "11," "12" or "13" in the center and an arrow pointing to the number representing the month. Part number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the power strip.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a full refund.

Contact Information

Legrand Wiremold toll-free at (855) 692-4620 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or at www.legrand.us and click on Recall Information for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Ace Hardware, CED, City Electric, Cortland Wholesale, Crawford Electric, Do it Best, Hill Country Electric, Home Depot, Orgill, REXEL, Springfield Electric, Sutherland, TEC Electric, True Value Hardware and World Electric stores nationwide, and online at
Injuries
The firm received one report of an incident. No injuries were reported
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
14178

Product Information

Product Name
Under-cabinet power strips
Product Type
Surge Suppressors or Power Strips
Number of Units
About 46,000 in the U.S. and about 169 in Canada (About 14,200 were previously recalled September 2012)
Imported By
Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Website www.legrand.us
Full Contact Information

Legrand Wiremold toll-free at (855) 692-4620 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or at www.legrand.us and click on Recall Information for more information.