The Howard Berger Company of Cranbury, NJ has issued a voluntary recall for about 12,000 indoor and outdoor electrical extension cords and power strips manufactured in China.
According to a recall alert issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords, and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posting a fire hazard to consumers.
Berger says that it has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the recalled electrical products, but that it has issued the recall to prevent any future incidents.
The electrical cords and power strips were sold through hardware and discount stores nationwide from August through October 2009 for between $1 and $20.
