Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 10184. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the extension cords and power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
CPSC recall 10184 has the recall date 31 Mar 2010. The notice names the firm Howard Berger. The recall has about 12,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors.
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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.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 12,000 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cords and Power Strips, About 12,000, Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Sold at | Hardware and discount stores nationwide from August 2009 through October 2009 for between $1 and $20. |
| Manufacturer | Howard Berger Co. Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 12,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 23%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Howard Berger
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10184The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10184. https://recallregister.com/product/182-howard-berger-recalls-extension-cords-and-power-strips-due-to-fire-haz/. 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 10184 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Hardware and discount stores nationwide from August 2009 through October 2009 for between $1 and $20.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10184?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 12,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China