CPSC recall 04-056, announced December 23, 2003, covers Royal United Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cords (60,000 units). Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Return the recalled cords to any Family Dollar Store for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 682-0097.
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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.
UPC or product codes
074972010251An Underwriters Laboratories' label is attached to the cord showing code "E-174825." The item UPC number is 0 74972 01025 1, and is located on the back of the package in the lower right-hand corner.
Which products are included?
These are 25-foot Durex Procraft outdoor extension cords. These green cords are sold in blue and black packaging. An Underwriters Laboratories' label is attached to the cord showing code "E-174825." The item UPC number is 0 74972 01025 1, and is located on the back of the package in the lower right-hand corner.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- UPC codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the back of the package in the lower right-hand corner
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- June 2003 through November 2003
- Where sold
- Family Dollar, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $3
Why it was recalled
Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Return the recalled cords to any Family Dollar Store for a refund.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 682-0097.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Royal United
- Manufacturer
- Royal United Corp., of North Bergen, N.J.
- Product type
- Extension cords, Power strips
- Recall number
- 04-056
- Units
- 60,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Family Dollar Stores nationwide, from June 2003 through November 2003, for $3.
- Distributor
- Family Dollar Services, Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Durex Procraft Outdoor Extension Cords
CPSC product type: Extension Cords/Power Strips/Surge Protectors
This recall in context
Compared with the 41 extension cord recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 60,000 units: the 8th-largest of 21 extension cord recalls that state a unit count. The median is 30,000 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 33 of 41 extension cord recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 6 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call Royal United Corp. toll-free at (800) 682-0097 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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