Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard
The hazard
The electrical wires are reversed on the receptacles on the power strips, posing a risk of electrical shock.
Incidents reported: One incident was reported. No injuries were reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a replacement or refund.
Contact: 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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC