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Howard Berger Recalls Extension Cords and Power Strips Due to Fire Hazard

Date: March 31, 2010
Company: Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the extension cords and power strips and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Affected Products

This recall involves Brightway heavy duty outdoor extension cords and Brightway indoor household extension cords and power strips. Model numbers involved in the recall are R2600 through R2615 (outdoor extension cords), EE6 through EE20 (indoor extension cords) and MP6DG (power strips). "Brightway" is printed on the cords. Model numbers are printed on the product's packaging.

Why Was This Recalled?

The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.

Howard Berger Co. Inc., of Cranbury, N.J. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report