| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
CONTACT: Media Relations |
| May 2, 1996 |
(301) 504-7908 |
| Release # 96-117 |
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CPSC and Sprint International, Inc. Announce Extension Cord
Recall
WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sprint International, Inc.
of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling 20,196 extension cords. The
cord's wires are undersized, making them unsuitable for use
as extension cords because they cannot carry the same load
as properly constructed extension cords. The recalled cords
present a fire, shock and electrocution hazard. In addition,
the cords are made with a plastic that, once ignited,
continues to burn and spread flames.
CPSC and Sprint International, Inc. are not aware of
any injuries involving these extension cords. This recall is
being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
The brown or white extension cords measure 6 feet (item
AC-67-6), 12 feet (item AC-67-12), 15 feet (item AC-67-15),
or 20 feet (item AC-67-20). The cords are labelled in part,
"SPT-2 ... 18AWGX2C." The cords were packaged in cardboard
sleeves labeled in part, "SPRINT... HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION
CORD." Retail stores in New York and New Jersey sold the
cords from January 1994 through December 1995 for between $1
and $3.
Consumers who own the recalled extension cords should
stop using them immediately and return them to the stores
where purchased for a full refund. For more information,
consumers should call Daniel Sivarak at (718) 499-5511
between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. Consumers who
live outside the New York metropolitan area should call
(800) 955-3115.
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