The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Howard Berger Company, has announced a voluntary recall of Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cords and Power Strips. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.  There are about 12,000 of these units currently in use.

It has been determined that 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.  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.

These units were sold at hardware and discount stores nationwide from August 2009 through October 2009 for between $1 and $20.  Consumers should immediately stop using the extension cords and power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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 robertwinterstein@hberger.com

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