CPSC recall 07-532, announced March 8, 2007, covers Dollar Stop Plus 15-Foot Extension Cords (about 40 units). These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using these extension cords and contact the firm for a full refund or exchange for same value. Recall contact: call (773) 539-6036.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The recalled product is a 15-foot white extension cord with green wrap-around green label with bold red and white lettering.
Which products are included?
The recalled product is a 15-foot white extension cord with green wrap-around green label with bold red and white lettering. The label reads "15 Ft HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD." The "UL" symbol appears on the label. The cord has a silver UL holographic trademark tag, with "07/99, BV-7582, 13A 125V, 1875 W" printed on it. The cord is marked: SPT-2, 16AWGX2C, VW-1, 60° C.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- October 2003 through June 2005
- Price paid
- $1
Why it was recalled
These extension cords have undersized wiring, and fail to connect properly at the plug and receptacle ends. This poses fire, shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these extension cords and contact the firm for a full refund or exchange for same value.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (773) 539-6036.
- 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
- Dollar Stop Plus
- Product type
- Extension cords
- Recall number
- 07-532
- Units
- About 40
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The Dollar Stop Plus store in Chicago, Ill., from October 2003 through June 2005 for about $1.
- Distributor
- Dollar Stop Plus, of Chicago, Ill.
15-Foot Extension Cords
CPSC product type: Power Cords
This recall in context
Compared with the 41 extension cord recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 40 units: the 21st-largest of 21 extension cord recalls that state a unit count. The median is 30,000 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 18 of 41 extension cord recalls. Electric shock: named in 33 of 41 extension cord recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Time on sale
- 21 months. Recalled 21 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Dollar Stop collect at (773) 539-6036 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT 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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