Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06256
Recall Date
2006-09-13
Manufacturer
Pride Products Corp., of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
Units Affected
About 42,000
Products Involved
Extension Cords
Hazard
The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled extension cords immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Local discount, drug, and grocery stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2006 for between $1 and $2.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recalled cords are brown or white, measure 6, 9, 12, or 15 feet long, are intended for indoors and have a three-outlet extension. Attached to the cord is a silver counterfeit UL holographic label marked "09/99 E157848 UL LISTED CORD SET BV-8021 13A 125V 1625W" or "09/02 E137398 UL LISTED CORD SET BW 5833 13A 125V 1625W."
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28