CPSC recall · Reported May 15, 2014
Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric Fire Hazard
The internal electrical connections of the power strips are substandard, posing risks of overheating and fire.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves all Wiremold and Plugmold under-cabinet power and lighting strips wi….
Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 15, 2014. Reason: The internal electrical connections of the power strips are substandard, posing risks of overheating and fire.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Le…. Verify recall #14178 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The internal electrical connections of the power strips are substandard, posing risks of overheating and fire..
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- agency class
- May 15, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14178 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 all Wiremold and Plugmold under-cabinet power and lighting strips with part number PX1001. The recalled power strips have four outlets and one fluorescent light and were manufactured from January 2011 through December 2013. From January 2011 through June 2012, the power strip came in a red package with the words "Legrand" and "Under Cabinet Power and Lighting" on the top front and "Wiremold-Series Part PX1001" on the bottom front. From July 2012 to April 2013, the power strip came in a white package with the word "Legrand" on the top front and "Plugmold Power Light," "Under-Cabinet Power and Lighting" and "PX1001" on the bottom front. The manufacture date code is on the bottom of the recalled power strip in a circle with the year shown as "11," "12" or "13" in the center and an arrow pointing to the number representing the month. Part number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the power strip.
Reason for recall
The internal electrical connections of the power strips are substandard, posing risks of overheating and fire.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14178 |
| Date reported | May 15, 2014 |
| Date initiated | May 15, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 46,000 in the U.S. and about 169 in Canada (About 14,200 were previously recalled September 2012) |
| 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 unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (14178) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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