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Extension Cords Recalled by In-Mar Trading

Recall 98-013 · October 16, 1997 · In-Mar Trading

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
98-013 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 16, 1997
Brand
In-Mar Trading
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
In-Mar Super Power extension cords
Hazard
Electric shock hazard
Hazard type
Electric shock
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
October 16, 1997

What was recalled

Extension Cords Recalled by In-Mar Trading NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 1997 Release # 98-013 Company Phone Number: (800) 881-6627 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, In-Mar Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), In-Mar Trading Inc. of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 115,300 extension cords. The cords have undersized wires that cannot carry the advertised load, plugs that are not polarized properly, poor strain relief and lack of overcurrent protection presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards. CPSC and In-Mar Trading Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The recalled extension cords are white or brown. The cords have double wires, three female plugs and one male plug, and are available in the following lengths: 6, 9, 12, 15 and 20 feet. The receptacle is labeled in part, "Rated for 125 volts...For indoor use only." The cords are packaged in red, white and black cardboard display sleeves that are labeled in part, "SUPER POWER EXTENSION CORD...MADE IN CHINA." The last 5 digits of the UPC code range from 70027 through 70036. Discount stores mostly in Florida, New York and North Carolina sold the extension cords from October 1996 through December 1996 for between $1 and $4. Consumers should stop using the recalled cords immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. If consumers have questions about this recall, they should call In-Mar Trading Inc. at (800) 881-6627 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.

Is my product affected?

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  • In-Mar Super Power extension cords

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: In-Mar Trading.

Recall history and context

In-Mar Trading appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all In-Mar Trading recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

In-Mar Super Power extension cords. S.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Electric shock hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Follow the instructions in the official CPSC recall notice linked on this page.

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