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HSN Recalls Power Strips for Charge-It-All Valets Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Reported: April 16, 2008 Initiated: April 16, 2008 #08557

Product Description

This recall involves the power strips sold with the medium and large Joy Mangano Charge-It-All Valets. The valet is a box with divided compartments that comes with a power strip that allows the user to recharge and organize items such as cell phones, mp3 players, PDAs and cameras in a single location. The medium valet comes with a 3-receptacle power strip and the large valet comes with a 6-receptacle power strip. The letters J and M are printed in cursive under the valet.

Reason for Recall

The power strip located inside the valet has undersized wires, which can pose fire and shock hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the power strip. HSN LP will provide a replacement power strip and an in-store refund of $5. HSN LP will pay for all shipping charges to return the product. HSN is directly contacting consumers with the recalled units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the power strips sold with the medium and large Joy Mangano Charge-It-All Valets. The valet is a box with divided compartments that comes with a power strip that allows the user to recharge and organize items such as cell phones, mp3 players, PDAs and cameras in a single location. The medium valet comes with a 3-receptacle power strip and the large valet comes with a 6-receptacle power strip. The letters J and M are printed in cursive under the valet.. Recalled by HSN LP, of St. Petersburg, Fla.. Units affected: About 17,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The power strip located inside the valet has undersized wires, which can pose fire and shock hazards to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the power strip. HSN LP will provide a replacement power strip and an in-store refund of $5. HSN LP will pay for all shipping charges to return the product. HSN is directly contacting consumers with the recalled units.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 16, 2008. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08557.