CPSC recall · Reported April 24, 2002
CPSC, Coast Energy Management Announce Recall of Power Saving Devices
The Power Planner is a device connected between motorized appliances and wall outlets that is intended to save electricity. These Power Planners have reversed polarity, posing a s…
Coast Energy Management Inc., of Chandler, Ariz. recalled The recalled Power Planners are white plastic, about 5 inches in height, and have the wor….
CPSC, Coast Energy Management Announce Recall of Power Saving Devices was recalled by Coast Energy Management Inc., of Chandler, Ariz. in April 24, 2002. Reason: The Power Planner is a device connected between motorized appliances and wall outlets that is intended to sav…. Remedy: Consumers should unplug these devices immediately. Coast Energy Management is out of busi…. Verify recall #02146 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Coast Energy Management Inc., of Chandler, Ariz. issued this CPSC recall-The Power Planner is a device connected between motorized appliances and wall outlets that is intended to sav….
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- April 24, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02146 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.
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Product description
The recalled Power Planners are white plastic, about 5 inches in height, and have the words "Energy Smart" printed across the front in green writing. They have a 10-amp rating and the model numbers SP010-N or SP010-NV. The model numbers are printed on a green and silver label attached to the left side of the device. The device has a three-prong plug built into the back and a three-prong receptacle on one side. A green light at the bottom of the unit flashes when the product is first plugged in and then lights steadily, indicating proper operation. The recall includes Power Planners with lot numbers 6/2-01, 10/2-01, 25/2- 01, 28/5-01, 20/6-01 and units without a lot number. The lot number is printed on a label affixed to the back of the device.
Reason for recall
The Power Planner is a device connected between motorized appliances and wall outlets that is intended to save electricity. These Power Planners have reversed polarity, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should unplug these devices immediately. Coast Energy Management is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available. Do not use this product. Please discard or destroy this product. Do not donate or resell.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02146 |
| Date reported | April 24, 2002 |
| Date initiated | April 24, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Coast Energy Management Inc., of Chandler, Ariz. |
| Affected scope | About 45,000 |
| 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 unplug these devices immediately. Coast Energy Management is out of business, and a remedy is no longer availabl…
- Check the recall number (02146) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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