CPSC recall 12-230, announced July 19, 2012, covers Lush Life® power strips (about 6,000 units). The power strips have undersized wiring which poses a risk of shock to consumers. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or store credit. Recall contact: call (888) 223-2628, or go to www.burlingtoncoatfactory.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 four designs of power strips. The vibrantly designed power strips come in four prints including, leopard, rose, skull and zebra. Model numbers 12256, 12257, 22563 and 22575 can be found on the six-outlet power strip.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the six-outlet power strip
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2011 through March 2012
- Price paid
- $10
Why it was recalled
The power strips have undersized wiring which poses a risk of shock to consumers. In addition, the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet fire resistance safety standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or store credit.
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) 223-2628, or go to www.burlingtoncoatfactory.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
- Lush Life
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear, Power strips
- Recall number
- 12-230
- Units
- About 6,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Burlington Coat Factory, The Container Store and other retail stores nationwide from July 2011 through March 2012 for about $10.
- Importer
- Lush Life, of LaJolla, Calif.
- Distributor
- Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J.
Lush Life® power strips
CPSC product type: Surge Suppressors or Power Strips
This recall in context
Compared with the 433 clothing recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 6,000 units: the 170th-largest of 368 clothing recalls that state a unit count. The median is 5,300 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 109 of 433 clothing recalls. Electric shock: named in 1 of 433 clothing recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 133 of 433 clothing recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 9 months. Recalled 4 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact the firm toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. through 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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