Recall 12-274, published September 6, 2012
Legrand Under Cabinet Power and Lighting four outlet power strip
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
PX1001UPC or product codes
086698001253This recall involves four-outlet under-cabinet power and lighting strips model number PX1001.
Which products are included?
This recall involves four-outlet under-cabinet power and lighting strips model number PX1001. The power strips come in a red package with "Wiremold-Series Part PX1001" printed on the front. The manufactured dates of the recalled products are presented as product date codes January 2011 through June 2012, and are found imprinted on a circle on the bottom with an arrow pointing to the number of the month and the year "11" or "12" in the center. The model number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the packaging. Power strips that have a star symbol printed in black ink on the packaging and on the back cover of the power strip are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The electrical wires are reversed on the receptacles on the power strips, posing a risk of electrical shock.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a replacement or refund.
What should I do if I have PX1001?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with PX1001, then check the date codes and UPC codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 617-1768, or go to www.legrand.us.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement or a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Recall published
- September 6, 2012
- Category
- Electrical
- Units
- About 14,200
- Sold at / sales period
- Ace Hardware, Do it Best, Home Depot USA, Sutherlands, True Value Hardware and online at Amazon.com between February 2011 and August 2012 for about $40.
