Power Cords
5 CPSC recalls on this register (0% of 10,002) are filed under Power Cords, most in 2014 (2). Together they cover about 8,327,220 units; the median recall lists 500,000.
The hazards mentioned most often are fire, electric shock and overheating.
Recalls by year
Median units per recall: 500,000 (all recalls: 8,800).
Most recent recalls
| Date | Recall | Firm | Hazard | Units | No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Feb 2016 | Microsoft Recalls AC Power Cords for Surface Pro Devices Due to Fire, Shock Hazards | Microsoft | Fire, Electric shock, Overheating | 2,250,000 | 16089 |
| 9 Dec 2014 | Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards | Lenovo | Fire, Burn, Overheating | 500,000 | 15044 |
| 26 Aug 2014 | Hewlett-Packard Recalls Notebook Computer AC Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards | Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) | Fire, Burn, Overheating | 5,577,000 | 14262 |
| 17 Sep 2008 | Hanashop Recalls Counterfeit Power Cords Due to Fire and Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively on eBay | DCI LLC, d/b/a Hanashop | Fire, Electric shock | 180 | 08607 |
| 8 Mar 2007 | Dollar Stop Plus Recalls Extension Cords for Fire, Shock, Electrocution Hazards | Fire, Electric shock | 40 | 07532 |
Questions and answers
How many CPSC recalls are there for Power Cords?
5 on this register (0% of 10,002), covering about 8,327,220 units; the median recall lists 500,000 units.
What hazards are cited for Power Cords?
fire (5), electric shock (3), overheating (3), burn (2).
Where does the category come from?
It is the product type CPSC assigns to the first product in each recall record. Records without a product type (mostly before 2010) are not in any category.
Provenance
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Retrieval Web Services, public domain, retrieved 24 Sep 2026; latest record dated 10 Sep 2026. See the methodology.