CPSC recall 10-184, announced March 31, 2010, covers Howard Berger Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cords and Power Strips (about 12,000 units). The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the extension cords and power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 221-6895, go to www.hberger.com, or email robertwinterstein@hberger.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.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: R2600, R2615, EE20, MP6DG.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Brightway heavy duty outdoor extension cords and Brightway indoor household extension cords and power strips. Model numbers involved in the recall are R2600 through R2615 (outdoor extension cords), EE6 through EE20 (indoor extension cords) and MP6DG (power strips). "Brightway" is printed on the cords. Model numbers are printed on the product's packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 4 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Where to look
the product's packaging
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- August 2009 through October 2009
- Price paid
- $1 to $20
Why it was recalled
The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the extension cords and power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 4 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 221-6895, go to www.hberger.com, or email robertwinterstein@hberger.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
- Howard Berger
- Manufacturer
- Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
- Product type
- Extension cords, Power strips
- Recall number
- 10-184
- Units
- About 12,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Hardware and discount stores nationwide from August 2009 through October 2009 for between $1 and $20.
Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cords and Power Strips
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
- 12,000 units: the 14th-largest of 21 extension cord recalls that state a unit count. The median is 30,000 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 18 of 41 extension cord recalls.
- Brand history
- Howard Berger is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 1997 to 2010. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Howard Berger Guard Security Hardware power strip surge protectors (97-109, Apr 1997).
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 5 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Howard Berger at (800) 221-6895 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.hberger.com. Consumers can also email the firm at robertwinterstein@hberger.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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