Recall #14-178 · Published May 15, 2014

Under-cabinet power strips

Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Under-cabinet power strips from Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn. on May 15, 2014. CPSC identifies this hazard: The internal electrical connections of the power strips are substandard, posing risks of overheating and fire. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a full refund.

Recalled Legrand Wiremold under-cabinet power strip in the red packaging.
Recalled Legrand Wiremold under-cabinet power strip in the red packaging.
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.

UPC or product codes

086698001253

Which products are included?

This recall involves all Wiremold and Plugmold under-cabinet power and lighting strips with part number PX1001. The recalled power strips have four outlets and one fluorescent light and were manufactured from January 2011 through December 2013. From January 2011 through June 2012, the power strip came in a red package with the words "Legrand" and "Under Cabinet Power and Lighting" on the top front and "Wiremold-Series Part PX1001" on the bottom front. From July 2012 to April 2013, the power strip came in a white package with the word "Legrand" on the top front and "Plugmold Power Light," "Under-Cabinet Power and Lighting" and "PX1001" on the bottom front. The manufacture date code is on the bottom of the recalled power strip in a circle with the year shown as "11," "12" or "13" in the center and an arrow pointing to the number representing the month. Part number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the power strip.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The internal electrical connections of the power strips are substandard, posing risks of overheating and fire.

Incidents and injuries

The firm received one report of an incident. No injuries were reported

Official remedy

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

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Product type
Power strips
Recall number
14-178
Units
About 46,000 in the U.S. and about 169 in Canada (About 14,200 were previously recalled September 2012)
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Ace Hardware, CED, City Electric, Cortland Wholesale, Crawford Electric, Do it Best, Hill Country Electric, Home Depot, Orgill, REXEL, Springfield Electric, Sutherland, TEC Electric, True Value Hardware and World Electric stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com from February 2011 to April 2014 for about $40.
Importer
Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn.

Under-cabinet power strips

CPSC product type: Surge Suppressors or Power Strips

Recall contact information

Legrand Wiremold toll-free at (855) 692-4620 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or at www.legrand.us and click on Recall Information for more information.

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

Related recalls

Selected by shared brand or household-product category.