CPSC, Frieder Inc. Announce Recall of Power Strips

The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution and fire hazards.

Recall #: 00072b
Affected scope: About 35,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strip is a 125-volt power strip made in China, an….

CPSC, Frieder Inc. Announce Recall of Power Strips was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 29, 2000. Reason: The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution and fire hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these power strips and return them to the store w…. Verify recall #00072b with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution and fire hazards..

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agency class: February 29, 2000
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00072b with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The Champion Brand Tools 6-outlet power strip is a 125-volt power strip made in China, and bears no UL listing. The back of the strip has a date code indicating it was manufactured on 4/97. Writing on the cord includes "Chang RVV 300/500V." "Champion Quality Tools" and model number "10741" are written on the packaging.

Reason for recall

The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution and fire hazards.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these power strips and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or send them to Frieder for a refund plus postage.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	00072b
Date reported	February 29, 2000
Date initiated	February 29, 2000
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 35,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using these power strips and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or send them…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The wiring in these power strips is undersized and poses shock, electrocution and fire hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using these power strips and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or send them to Frieder for a refund plus postage.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 29, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 00072b.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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