Recalls / 2008-04-16

HSN Recalls Power Strips for Charge-It-All Valets Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

08557 · Recalled 2008-04-16 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the power strips sold with the medium and large Joy Mangano Charge-It-All Valets. The valet is a box with divided compartments that comes with a power strip that allows the user to recharge and organize items such as cell phones, mp3 players, PDAs and cameras in a single location. The medium valet comes with a 3-receptacle power strip and the large valet comes with a 6-receptacle power strip. The letters J and M are printed in cursive under the valet.

Hazards

The power strip located inside the valet has undersized wires, which can pose fire and shock hazards to consumers.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the power strip. HSN LP will provide a replacement power strip and an in-store refund of $5. HSN LP will pay for all shipping charges to return the product. HSN is directly contacting consumers with the recalled units.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Charge-It-All Valets		About 17,000

Parties

Distributors: HSN LP, of St. Petersburg, Fla., Ingenious Designs LLC, of Englewood, New York
Made in: China
Sold at: HSN LP, exclusively, from October 2007 through January 2008, for about $50 for the large valet, $40 for the medium valet.

Consumer contact

For additional information, call HSN toll-free at (888) 540-7052 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.hsn.com

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Source: CPSC recall 08557. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.