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Cord Sets
- Starting date:
- February 19, 2009
- Posting date:
- February 19, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Flammability Hazard, Electrical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001948
Affected products
Cord Sets
Product description
This recall involves cord sets manufactured by Exito Electronics Co. Ltd., which have a label with an unauthorized UL Mark. The product is identified by model number A8312002YW. The cord is approximately 61 cm in length and has a blue tag.
The blue tag on the product has the unauthorized UL Mark and the following information:
Adapter Cord Set
Issue No. BX-4535
Suitable for use with outdoor appliances. Store indoors while not in use.
Intended for use on construction sites or simular locations.
15A 125V 1875W
E72389-F
Hazard identified
The recalled cord sets do not comply with UL safety requirements. The product may overheat, creating a potential risk of electric shock and fire to users.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.
Number sold
The number of recalled products sold in Canada is unknown.
Time period sold
The time period during which these cord sets were sold is not known.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Exito Electronics Co. Ltd.
TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase.
Consumers may also visit [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:7b5e133e-d098-44a5-bc82-9523bf3d5fdd] for more information regarding this recall.