Neptune Systems Recalls Power Strips for Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 06524. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The metal enclosure on the power strip is not properly grounded, which could result in an electrical shock.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using these power strips and contact the firm for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 06524 has the recall date 11 Jan 2006. The notice names the firm Neptune Systems. The recall has about 300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. 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 | There have been no reported injuries. |
|---|---|
| Units | 300 |
| Description | The Direct Connect 8 (DC8) power strip is sold for use to control aquarium equipment with a computer. The power strip has a black aluminum enclosure with eight outlets, and a black extension cord. The serial number is printed on the white label on the side of the unit. The serial numbers are between DC81000 through DC81633. "Direct Connect 8" is written on the side of the unit. |
| Product | Direct Connect 8 Power Strips, About 300, Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Sold at | Directly from Neptune Systems and through major aquarium mail-order companies nationwide from June 2005 through November 2005 for between $90 and $175. |
| Manufacturer | Neptune Systems |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 300Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Neptune Systems
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06524The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06524. https://recallregister.com/product/3393-neptune-systems-recalls-power-strips-for-shock-hazard/. 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 06524 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There have been no reported injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Directly from Neptune Systems and through major aquarium mail-order companies nationwide from June 2005 through November 2005 for between $90 and $175.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06524?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 300
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States