FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2003
Release # 03-145
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Homier Hotline: (800) 348-5004
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, Homier Distributing Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and
Fluorescent Work Lights
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: HDC Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent Work Lights
Units: 150,000, 180,000, and 54,000 respectively
Manufacturer: Homier Distributing Co. Inc., of Huntington, Ind.
Products |
Hazard |
Description |
HDC Brand 50-ft. Outdoor Extension Cord (Catalog #04247)
HDC Brand 100-ft. Outdoor Extension Cord (Catalog #04521),
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Undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, and do not have overcurrent protection,
which causes overheating, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
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The cords are orange and have a three-prong plug. There is no labeling on the cord but
the packaging reads, “HDC HOMIER DISTRIBUTING … 04247 50 FT. HEAVY DUTY
EXTENSION CORD WITH 3-WIRE GROUNDED…MANUFACTURED IN CHINA.”
The cords also are orange and have a three-prong plug. The characters “65 C 16AWGX3C”
are printed on the cord. The packaging reads, “HDC HOMIER DISTRIBUTING…04521 100 FT.
OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD…MANUFACTURED IN CHINA”
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HDC Brand Handyman's Trouble Lights (Catalog #04299)
HDC Brand Trouble Light with 25' Cord (Catalog #04109)
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Undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequate grounding,
faulty electrical conections, and plastic handles that once ignited continue to burn and spread flames,
posing a shock, electrocution and fire hazard to consumers.
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The lights have a silver metal shroud, an orange plastic
handle with a three-prong receptacle for an extension cord,
and a 12-ft. orange cord. The metal shroud has the
following labeling stamped into it, “CAUTION AVOID
HAZARD – PULL PLUG WHEN RELAMPING - USE
ONLY 75 WATT OR SMALLER BULB.”
The lights have a silver metal shroud, an orange plastic
handle with a three-prong receptacle for an extension cord,
and a 25-ft. orange cord with a three-prong plug. The metal
shroud has the same words stamped into it as the 12-ft.
model. The cords were manufactured in China.
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HDC Brand 16-inch AC/DC Fluorescent Work Light (Catalog #04070)
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Lack proper grounding, have exposed live wires, faulty electrical connections, and have
sharp metal edges that can damage the insulation of electrical wires, posing a shock or
electrocution hazard to consumers.
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The work lights have a 16-inch fluorescent light bulb with a silver metal shield on one side
and can be plugged into a household outlet or the cigarette lighter in a car. The metal
shield is labeled in part, “3 PINS PLUG TO AC, 110V-120V CIGARETTE PLUG TO DC, 12V…
MADE IN CHINA…WARNING: To Prevent Fire or Shock Do Not Expose This Appliance to Rain or
Moisture. The entire light is about 20 inches long and the bulb and shield are encased in a plastic
tube with yellow end caps.
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Incidents/Injuries: Company has received one report of an individual who sustained
an electric shock and burn injury using the fluorescent work light near his car.
Sold at: Traveling sales shows nationwide, the company;s two retail stores (in
Huntington and Lafeyette, Ind.) and online at
www.homier.com from January 2000 through May 2003 for between $3 and $7.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumer should stop using the product immediately and mail the to Homier
Distributing Co., Customer Service Center, 100 Commerce Drive, Huntington, IN 46750 for
a full refund, including the cost of shipping.
Consumer Contact: (800) 348-5004 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday
or email Homier at customerresponseteam@homier.com
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