Under-cabinet power strips recall 14-178

CPSC recall 14-178, announced May 15, 2014, covers Under-cabinet power strips (about 46,000 units). The internal electrical connections of the power strips are substandard, posing risks of overheating and fire. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a full refund. Recall contact: call (855) 692-4620, or go to www.legrand.us.

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

What to look for

Also in the notice: Date codes, UPC codes, and item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
Where to look: the bottom of the power strip (the notice’s words)
When sold: February 2011 through April 2014
Where sold: Ace Hardware, Do it Best, The Home Depot, True Value, and Amazon, among the sellers the notice names
Price paid: $40

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

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 (855) 692-4620, or go to www.legrand.us.
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.

Product and sales details

Brand: Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn.
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.