CPSC recall 08-557, announced April 16, 2008, covers HSN Charge-It-All Valets (about 17,000 units). The power strip located inside the valet has undersized wires, which can pose fire and shock hazards to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the power strip. Recall contact: call (888) 540-7052, or go to www.hsn.com.
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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.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the power strips sold with the medium and large Joy Mangano Charge-It-All Valets. The valet is a box with divided compartments that comes with a power strip that allows the user to recharge and organize items such as cell phones, mp3 players, PDAs and cameras in a single location. The medium valet comes with a 3-receptacle power strip and the large valet comes with a 6-receptacle power strip. The letters J and M are printed in cursive under the valet.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- October 2007 through January 2008
- Price paid
- $40 to $50
Why it was recalled
The power strip located inside the valet has undersized wires, which can pose fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the power strip. HSN LP will provide a replacement power strip and an in-store refund of $5. HSN LP will pay for all shipping charges to return the product. HSN is directly contacting consumers with the recalled units.
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 (888) 540-7052, or go to www.hsn.com.
- 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
- HSN
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Power strips
- Recall number
- 08-557
- Units
- About 17,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- HSN LP, exclusively, from October 2007 through January 2008, for about $50 for the large valet and $40 for the medium valet.
- Distributor
- HSN LP, of St. Petersburg, Fla., Ingenious Designs LLC, of Englewood, New York
Charge-It-All Valets
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 17,000 units: the 65th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them. Electric shock: named in 29 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Brand history
- HSN is named in 5 CPSC notices in this index, from 2002 to 2021. This recall is the 4th. The one before: Bella Cucina Brand "Zip Cooker" Low Pressure Cooker (07-528, Feb 2007).
- Time on sale
- 4 months. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, call HSN toll-free at (888) 540-7052 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.hsn.com
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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