FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2003
Release # 04-056
Firm's Hotline: (800) 682-0097
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the distributor and importer named below, today
announced voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name of product: Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cords
Units: 60,000
Distributor: Family Dollar Services, Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Manufacturer/Importer: Royal United Corp., of North Bergen, N.J.
Hazard: Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock
or electrocution to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: These are 25-foot Durex Procraft outdoor extension cords.
These green cords are sold in blue and black packaging. An Underwriters
Laboratories' label is attached to the cord showing code "E-174825." The
item UPC number is 0 74972 01025 1, and is located on the back of the
package in the lower right-hand corner.
Sold at: Family Dollar Stores nationwide from June 2003 through November
2003 for $3.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Return the recalled cords to any Family Dollar Store for a
refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Royal United Corp. toll-free at (800) 682-0097
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.