Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1681.
This recall involves all Wiremold and Plugmold under-cabinet power and lighting strips with part number PX1001. The recalled power strips have four outlets and one fluorescent light and were manufactured from January 2011 through December 2013. From January 2011 through June 2012, the power strip came in a red package with the words "Legrand" and "Under Cabinet Power and Lighting" on the top front and "Wiremold-Series Part PX1001" on the bottom front. From July 2012 to April 2013, the power strip came in a white package with the word "Legrand" on the top front and "Plugmold Power Light," "Under-Cabinet Power and Lighting" and "PX1001" on the bottom front. The manufacture date code is on the bottom of the recalled power strip in a circle with the year shown as "11," "12" or "13" in the center and an arrow pointing to the number representing the month. Part number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the power strip.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1681.
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Ace Hardware, Ced, City Electric, Cortland Wholesale, Crawford Electric, Do It Best, Hill Country Electric, Home Depot, Orgill, Rexel, Springfield Electric, Sutherland, Tec Electric, True Value Hardware And World Electric Stores Nationwide, And Online At Amazon.com From February 2011 To April 2014 For About $40. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1681.
Legrand Wiremold toll-free at (855) 692-4620 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or at www.legrand.us and click on Recall Information for more information.
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Ace Hardware, Ced, City Electric, Cortland Wholesale, Crawford Electric, Do It Best, Hill Country Electric, Home Depot, Orgill, Rexel, Springfield Electric, Sutherland, Tec Electric, True Value Hardware And World Electric Stores Nationwide, And Online At Amazon.com From February 2011 To April 2014 For About $40. Recall FAQ
Ace Hardware, Ced, City Electric, Cortland Wholesale, Crawford Electric, Do It Best, Hill Country Electric, Home Depot, Orgill, Rexel, Springfield Electric, Sutherland, Tec Electric, True Value Hardware And World Electric Stores Nationwide, And Online At Amazon.com From February 2011 To April 2014 For About $40. is the subject of a furniture recall: Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric Fire Hazard. The notice was published on May 15, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 46,000 units are potentially affected.