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CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Extension Cords

CPSC recall 02217. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should stop using and unplug these extension cords immediately and return them to STK International for a refund, including postage. Consumers should mail their extension cords to the attention of EC-221/ EC-222 Recall, STK International, Inc., 5500 East Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90022.

CPSC recall 02217 has the recall date 30 Jul 2002. The notice names the firm STK International Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. The recall has about 190,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. 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 02217: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and STK International have not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these extension cords. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Units190,000
Description
The recalled extension cords were sold in brown (model EC-222) or white (model EC-221) and are approximately 5 feet by 3 inches long. The model numbers are printed in the upper right corner of the packaging. The cords were packaged in a mustard and orange color sleeve with the words, "5 Household Extension Cords" and "Made in China" printed on the front. The "Volt Master" logo is printed in the left corner of the packaging. "YWC-981 8 CHINA E157848" is printed on the cord.
ProductVolt Master Extension Cords, About 190,000, Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
Sold atDiscount stores sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1998 to March 2002, for about $1.
ImporterSTK International Inc., Los Angeles, Calif
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
190,000Median of 2002: 12,000
CPSC recalls of 2002
256
Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
11%
Recalls of 2002 in the category Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
1%
Recalls on the register that name STK International Inc., Los Angeles, Calif
1

Official channels

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02217. https://recallregister.com/product/2188-cpsc-stk-international-announce-recall-of-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 02217 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: CPSC and STK International have not received any reports of incidents or injuries involving these extension cords. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Discount stores sold the extension cords nationwide, from October 1998 to March 2002, for about $1.
How many units are in CPSC recall 02217?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 190,000
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: China