CPSC recall 12-097, announced February 1, 2012, covers The Container Store Lush Life® power strips (about 7,200 units). The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled power strips immediately and return them to any of The Container Store locations for a full refund plus a $15 merchandise card. Recall contact: call (888) 266-8246, or go to www.containerstore.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.
This recall involves three designs of brightly-colored, six-outlet power strips with model number 8001-6 embossed on the back.
Which products are included?
This recall involves three designs of brightly-colored, six-outlet power strips with model number 8001-6 embossed on the back. Power strip designs include Pop Power Strip in Scroll (black with white scroll), Dot (blue with orange, white and lime green dots and a lime green cord), and Zebra (black and white zebra stripes). The power strips have three-foot power cords. "Lush Life® power strips by design" is printed on the product's packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- October 2011 through December 2011
- Price paid
- $15
Why it was recalled
The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled power strips immediately and return them to any of The Container Store locations for a full refund plus a $15 merchandise card.
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) 266-8246, or go to www.containerstore.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- 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
- The Container Store
- Product type
- Extension cords, Power strips
- Recall number
- 12-097
- Units
- About 7,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The Container Stores nationwide and on the firm's website www.containerstore.com from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
- Importer
- The Container Store Inc., of Coppell, Texas
Lush Life® power strips
CPSC product type: Extension Cords
This recall in context
Compared with the 41 extension cord recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 7,200 units: the 16th-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.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 4 of 41 extension cord recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, consumers should contact The Container Store toll-free at (888) 266-8246 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.containerstore.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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