| TO: | DDS Regional Directors, STS Director, CTH Coordinators, Private Providers, CO Quality Management Personnel |
| FROM: | Daniel A. Micari, Director, Quality Management Services |
| DATE: | September 7, 2012 |
| RE: | PRODUCT RECALL ADVISORY: Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard |
Product Recall Advisory
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 6, 2012 the following product recall:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Legrand Under Cabinet Power and Lighting four outlet power strip
Units: About 14,200
Importer: Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn.
Hazard: The electrical wires are reversed on the receptacles on the power strips, posing a risk of electrical shock.
Incidents/Injuries: One incident was reported. No injuries were reported.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Ace Hardware, Do it Best, Home Depot USA, Sutherland, True Value Hardware and online at Amazon.com between February 2011 and August 2012 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a replacement or refund.
Consumer 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
Please ensure those responsible are aware of this product recall advisory. Also review your supplies to determine whether or not the identified products are present. If the identified products are present, address appropriately.