Recall #12-274 · Published September 6, 2012

Legrand Under Cabinet Power and Lighting four outlet power strip

Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Legrand Under Cabinet Power and Lighting four outlet power strip from Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn. on September 6, 2012. CPSC identifies this hazard: The electrical wires are reversed on the receptacles on the power strips, posing a risk of electrical shock. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a replacement or refund.

Legrand Under Cabinet Power and Lighting four outlet power strip
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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.

Affected model numbers

UPC or product codes

086698001253
Additional identifying details

This recall involves four-outlet under-cabinet power and lighting strips model number PX1001.

Which products are included?

This recall involves four-outlet under-cabinet power and lighting strips model number PX1001. The power strips come in a red package with "Wiremold-Series Part PX1001" printed on the front. The manufactured dates of the recalled products are presented as product date codes January 2011 through June 2012, and are found imprinted on a circle on the bottom with an arrow pointing to the number of the month and the year "11" or "12" in the center. The model number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the packaging. Power strips that have a star symbol printed in black ink on the packaging and on the back cover of the power strip are not included in this recall.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The electrical wires are reversed on the receptacles on the power strips, posing a risk of electrical shock.

Incidents and injuries

One incident was reported. No injuries were reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a replacement or refund.

Remedy type: Replace, Refund

Product and sales details

Recall number
12-274
Units
About 14,200
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Ace Hardware, Do it Best, Home Depot USA, Sutherlands, True Value Hardware and online at Amazon.com between February 2011 and August 2012 for about $40.
Importer
Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn.

Legrand Under Cabinet Power and Lighting four outlet power strip

CPSC product type: Extension Cords

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact Legrand Wiremold at (800) 617-1768 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.legrand.us

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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