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Medium RiskCPSC
Electronics & Technology/Smart Home

Legrand Wiremold Recalls Power Strips Due to Electric Shock Hazard

Agency Publication Date: September 6, 2012
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Summary

Legrand Wiremold has recalled approximately 14,200 Under Cabinet Power and Lighting four-outlet power strips because the internal electrical wires are reversed on the receptacles. This manufacturing defect creates a serious risk of electric shock for anyone using the device. One incident has been reported, though no injuries have occurred. These strips were sold for about $40 at major retailers like Home Depot and Ace Hardware between February 2011 and August 2012.

Risk

The electrical wires inside the power strip's outlets are reversed, which can cause an electric shock when a consumer plugs in or touches an appliance connected to the strip. One incident involving this wiring defect has been reported.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately unplug the power strip and stop using it to prevent the risk of electric shock.
  2. Check the red packaging or the bottom of the power strip for model number PX1001 and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3.
  3. Identify the manufacturing date by looking at the bottom of the unit for a circle with an arrow pointing to a month and the year '11' or '12' in the center, covering dates from January 2011 through June 2012.
  4. Examine the packaging and the back cover of the power strip; if you see a black star symbol, your unit is NOT included in this recall and is safe to use.
  5. Contact Legrand Wiremold at (800) 617-1768 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.legrand.us to arrange for a free replacement or a full refund.
  6. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace, Refund

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a replacement or refund.

Contact: For additional information, contact Legrand Wiremold at (800) 617-1768 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.legrand.us

Affected Products

Product: Legrand Under Cabinet Power and Lighting four outlet power strip
Model:
PX1001
UPC Codes:
086698001253
Date Ranges: January 2011 - June 2012, Sold between February 2011 and August 2012

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Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 12274
Status: Active
Sold By: Ace Hardware, Do it Best, Home Depot USA, Sutherlands, True Value Hardware and online at Amazon.com between February 2011 and August 2012 for about $40.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 14,200
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn.
Contact: For additional information, contact Legrand Wiremold at (800) 617-1768 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.legrand.us
Agency Last Updated: April 21, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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