CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2394.
The recalled extension cords were sold in yellow and brown and are approximately 9, 25, 50, 100 feet long. The 9-foot extension cord was packaged in a green sleeve card with the words "Household Extension Cord" printed across the front. All remaining sizes were packaged in black sleeve cards with the words "Air Conditioner Extension Cord" printed across the front.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2394.
Consumers should unplug and stop using the extension cords immediately. Consumers should mail the cords to United General Supply Co., Lee-Tools Extension Cords, 9320 Harwin Drive, Houston, Texas 77036 for a refund, including the cost of postage.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact United General Supply Sold The Extension Cords Nationwide, From October 1999 Through March 2001, For Between $1 And $16. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2394.
Call United General Supply toll-free at (800) 456-0022 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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United General Supply Sold The Extension Cords Nationwide, From October 1999 Through March 2001, For Between $1 And $16. Recall FAQ
United General Supply Sold The Extension Cords Nationwide, From October 1999 Through March 2001, For Between $1 And $16. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, United General Supply Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords. The notice was published on May 22, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 8,200 units are potentially affected.