CPSC, Homier Distributing Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Work Lights
CPSC recall 03145. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The extension cords and lights have undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequate grounding, faulty electrical connections, and plastic handles that, once ignited, continue to burn and spread flames, posing a shock, electrocution, and fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and mail the cord to Homier Distributing Co., Customer Service Center, 100 Commerce Drive, Huntington, IN 46750 for a full refund, including the cost of shipping.
CPSC recall 03145 has the recall date 19 Jun 2003. The notice names the firm Homier Distributing. The recall has about 150,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2003 has 9,900 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Lights & Accessories.
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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 | The company has received one report of an individual who sustained an electric shock and burn injury using the fluorescent work light near his car. |
|---|---|
| Units | 150,000 |
| Description | Products Hazard Description HDC Brand 50-ft. Outdoor Extension Cord (Catalog #04247)HDC Brand 100-ft. Outdoor Extension Cord (Catalog #04521), Undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, and do not have overcurrent protection, which causes overheating, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. The cords are orange and have a three-prong plug. There is no labeling on the cord but the packaging reads, "HDC HOMIER DISTRIBUTING … 04247 50 FT. HEAVY DUTY EXTENSION CORD WITH 3-WIRE GROUNDED…MANUFACTURED IN CHINA."The cords also are orange and have a three-prong plug. The characters "65 C 16AWGX3C" are printed on the cord. The packaging reads, "HDC HOMIER DISTRIBUTING…04521 100 FT. OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD…MANUFACTURED IN CHINA" HDC Brand Handyman's Trouble Lights (Catalog #04299)HDC Brand Trouble Light with 25' Cord (Catalog #04109) Undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequate grounding, faulty electrical conections, and plastic handles that once ignited continue to burn and spread flames, posing a shock, electrocution and fire hazard to consumers. The lights have a silver metal shroud, an orange plastic handle with a three-prong receptacle for an extension cord,… |
| Product | HDC Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Work Lights, About 150,000 Extension Cords, 180,000 Portable Lights, and 54,000 Fluorescent Work Lights, Lights & Accessories |
| Sold at | Traveling sales shows nationwide, the company's two retail stores (in Huntington and Lafeyette, Ind.) and online at www.homier.com, from January 2000 through May 2003, for between $3 and $7. |
| Manufacturer | Homier Distributing Co. Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 150,000Median of 2003: 9,900
- CPSC recalls of 2003
- 215
- Recalls of 2003 with one of the same hazards
- 41%
- Recalls of 2003 in the category Lights & Accessories
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name Homier Distributing
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 03145The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 03145. https://recallregister.com/product/2406-cpsc-homier-distributing-co-announce-recall-of-extension-cords-portabl/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 03145 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The company has received one report of an individual who sustained an electric shock and burn injury using the fluorescent work light near his car.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Traveling sales shows nationwide, the company's two retail stores (in Huntington and Lafeyette, Ind.) and online at www.homier.com, from January 2000 through May 2003, for between $3 and $7.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 03145?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 150,000 Extension Cords, 180,000 Portable Lights, and 54,000 Fluorescent Work Lights
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China