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CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords

  • Recalled Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cord
Name of Product:
Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cords
Hazard:

Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
December 23, 2003
Units:

60,000

Consumer Contact

Call Royal United Corp. toll-free at (800) 682-0097 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Family Dollar Services, Inc., of Charlotte, N.C. is voluntarily recalling 60,000 Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cords. Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.

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.

Remedy:

Return the recalled cords to any Family Dollar Store for a refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Family Dollar Stores nationwide from June 2003 through November 2003 for $3.
Manufacturer(s):
Royal United Corp., of North Bergen, N.J.
Importer(s):

Royal United Corp., of North Bergen, N.J.

Distributor(s):
Family Dollar Services, Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
04-056

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