Power Strips and Extension Cords Recalled by Howard Berger
CPSC recall 01036b. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The power strips have undersized wires, lack over-current protection and grounding, and the plastic case is flammable. The extension cords have undersized wires and lack over-current protection. Both the power strips and the extension cords can overheat, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
CPSC recall 01036b has the recall date 21 Nov 2000. The notice names the firm The Howard Berger. The recall has about 17,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is 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 | 17,500 |
| Description | The power strips have a 2-prong plug with a plastic base containing 6 outlets and are not labeled. The extension cords are about 6 feet long with a 2-prong plug and are not labeled. The extension cords sold for less than $1 and the power strips sold for about $2. Both were made in China. |
| Product | Power Strips and Extension Cords, About 17,500 power strips and about 10,000 extension cords, Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors |
| Sold at | Discount stores in the eastern United States and Puerto Rico sold these products, from September 1998 to September 2000. |
| Importer | The Howard Berger Co. Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 17,500Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 31%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name The Howard Berger
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01036bThe notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01036b. https://recallregister.com/product/6788-power-strips-and-extension-cords-recalled-by-howard-berger/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 01036b report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Discount stores in the eastern United States and Puerto Rico sold these products, from September 1998 to September 2000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01036b?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 17,500 power strips and about 10,000 extension cords
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China