Recall Register

CPSC, Fairlong International Recall Extension Cords

CPSC recall 00013a. Recall date: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The cords have undersized wires, incorrect ratings, lack overcurrent protection and allow polarize plugs to be incorrectly inserted into the receptacles. These cords present fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using the recalled cords immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund. Consumers also can return the cords directly to the company, for a refund, plus the cost of postage.

CPSC recall 00013a has the recall date 4 Nov 1999. The notice names the firm Fairlong International. The recall has about 149,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 1999 has 22,300 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors.

CPSC recall noticeMore of the notice

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

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More of the notice

The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.

CPSC recall 00013a: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Units149,600
Description
The recalled cords are made of white or brown plastic, measure 6 or 9 feet long and have 3 receptacles. A plastic safety cover is imprinted with caution statements, which include "Avoid Hazards, Keep Children Away, Unplug When Not In Use, Rated 125-Volts, For Indoor Use Only." The cords are marked with the following information, "SPT-2, 18AWGX2C, VW-1, 60 C." The cords were sold in blue and yellow cardboard wrappers. The cords are made in China.
ProductHousehold extension cords, More than 149,600, Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
Sold atWholesale and discount stores in the Chicago area, and a few stores in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Ohio, sold the cords, from July 1997 through October 1999, for about $1 to $2.
ImporterFairlong International
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
149,600Median of 1999: 22,300
CPSC recalls of 1999
156
Recalls of 1999 with one of the same hazards
43%
Recalls of 1999 in the category Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
4%
Recalls on the register that name Fairlong International
1

Official channels

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 00013a. https://recallregister.com/product/1211-cpsc-fairlong-international-recall-extension-cords/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 00013a report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: None reported.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Wholesale and discount stores in the Chicago area, and a few stores in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Ohio, sold the cords, from July 1997 through October 1999, for about $1 to $2.
How many units are in CPSC recall 00013a?
The CPSC notice gives this number: More than 149,600
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: China