CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Extension Cords

The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 02217
Affected scope: About 190,000

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

The CPSC recalled The recalled extension cords were sold in brown (model EC-222) or white (model EC-221) an….

CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Extension Cords was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 30, 2002. Reason: The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using and unplug these extension cords immediately and return them …. Verify recall #02217 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers..

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agency class: July 30, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02217 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 recalled extension cords were sold in brown (model EC-222) or white (model EC-221) and are approximately 5 feet by 3 inches long. The model numbers are printed in the upper right corner of the packaging. The cords were packaged in a mustard and orange color sleeve with the words, "5 Household Extension Cords" and "Made in China" printed on the front. The "Volt Master" logo is printed in the left corner of the packaging. "YWC-981 8 CHINA E157848" is printed on the cord.

Reason for recall

The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using and unplug these extension cords immediately and return them to STK International for a refund, including postage. Consumers should mail their extension cords to the attention of EC-221/ EC-222 Recall, STK International, Inc., 5500 East Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90022.

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	02217
Date reported	July 30, 2002
Date initiated	July 30, 2002
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 190,000
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 stop using and unplug these extension cords immediately and return them to STK International for a refund, inclu…

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The cords have undersized wires, presenting a shock hazard to consumers.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 30, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02217.

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