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CPSC recall · Reported April 16, 2008

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

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

Recall #
08557
Affected scope
About 17,000
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Hsn LP, of St. Petersburg, Fla. recalled This recall involves the power strips sold with the medium and large Joy Mangano Charge-I….

HSN Recalls Power Strips for Charge-It-All Valets Due to Fire and Shock Hazards was recalled by Hsn LP, of St. Petersburg, Fla. in April 16, 2008. Reason: The power strip located inside the valet has undersized wires, which can pose fire and shock hazards to consu…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the power strip. HSN LP will provide a replacemen…. Verify recall #08557 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Hsn LP, of St. Petersburg, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The power strip located inside the valet has undersized wires, which can pose fire and shock hazards to consu….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08557 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

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, what to 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.

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 08557
Date reported April 16, 2008
Date initiated April 16, 2008
Recalling firm Hsn LP, of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Affected scope About 17,000
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 the power strip. HSN LP will provide a replacement power strip and an in-store refund of …

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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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08557.
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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