Howard Berger Bright-Way Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cords, Power Strips

Description: Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2010 Release #10-184 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 221-6895 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cords and Power Strips Units: About 12,000 Manufacturer: Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Cranbury, N.J. Hazard: The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves Brightway heavy duty outdoor extension cords and Brightway indoor household extension cords and power strips. Model numbers involved in the recall are R2600 through R2615 (outdoor extension cords), EE6 through EE20 (indoor extension cords) and MP6DG (power strips). “Brightway” is printed on the cords. Model numbers are printed on the product’s packaging. Sold at: Hardware and discount stores nationwide from August 2009 through October 2009 for between $1 and $20. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the extension cords and power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Howard Berger at (800) 221-6895 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web site at www.hberger.com. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected] [Learn More]