Extension Cords Recall by General Cable
CPSC recall 97132. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrocution/Electric Shock
CPSC recall 97132 has the recall date 29 May 1997. The notice names the firm Carol. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock.
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| Units | The CPSC record gives no number |
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| Description | Extension Cords Recall by General Cable NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles May 29, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-132 CPSC, General Cable Corp. Announce Recall of Extension Cords WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), General Cable Corp. of Highland Heights, Ky., is recalling more than 2,700 outdoor extension cords sold under the Carol and Ace brand names. An exposed wire near the receptacle end of the cord presents a shock hazard to consumers. CPSC and General Cable Corp. are not aware of any injuries involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The Carol brand extension cords have orange, yellow, green, blue, or beige cords. Plugs and receptacles either match the cord or are black. The cord has three receptacles at one end, where the markings "CAROL" and "W-8" are imprinted. The cord is available in lengths ranging from 2 to 100 feet. The cord is packaged in a cardboard wrapper that reads in part, "CAROL...POWR-CENTER ...Outdoor Cord...Made in… |
| Product | Ace outdoor extension cords |
| Product | Carol Powr-Center outdoor extension cords |
| Manufacturer | Carol; Ace Hardware; General Cable |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1997: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1997
- 151
- Recalls of 1997 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls on the register that name Carol
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 97132. https://recallregister.com/product/5969-extension-cords-recall-by-general-cable/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 97132 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 97132 has no incident or injury text.
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States