VFPA Recalls List

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2003
Release # 03-145 Homier Hotline: (800) 348-5004
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Homier Distributing Co. Announce Recall of Extension Cords, Portable
Lights, and Fluorescent Work Lights

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recalls in voluntary cooperation with the firms listed
below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed. To access color photos of recalled products, go to
the Commission's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

Name of product: HDC Extension Cords, Portable Lights, and Fluorescent
Work Lights
Units: 150,000, 180,000, and 54,000, respectively
Manufacturer: Homier Distributing Co. Inc., of Huntington, Ind.
Products:
HDC Brand 50-ft. Outdoor Extension Cord (Catalog #04247)
HDC Brand 100-ft. Outdoor Extension Cord (Catalog #04521)

Hazard:
Undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, and do not have
overcurrent protection, which causes overheating, posing a shock and
fire hazard to consumers.

Description:
The cords are orange and have a three-prong plug.There is no labeling
on the cord but the packaging reads, "HDC HOMIER DISTRIBUTING ... 04247
50 FT. HEAVY DUTY EXTENSION CORD WITH 3-WIRE GROUNDED...MANUFACTURED IN
CHINA."

The cords also are orange and have a three-prong plug. The characters
"65 C 16AWGX3C" are printed on the cord. The packaging reads, "HDC
HOMIER DISTRIBUTING...04521 100 FT. OUTDOOR EXTENSION
CORD...MANUFACTURED IN CHINA"

Product:
HDC Brand Handyman's Trouble Lights (Catalog #04299)
HDC Brand Trouble Light with 25' Cord (Catalog #04109)

Hazard:
Undersized wiring, are not properly polarized, have inadequate
grounding, faulty electrical connections, and plastic handles that once
ignited continue to burn and spread flames, posing a shock,
electrocution and fire hazard to consumers.

Description:
The lights have a silver metal shroud, an orange plastic handle with a
three-prong receptacle for an extension cord, and a 12-ft. orange cord.
The metal shroud has the following labeling stamped into it, "CAUTION
AVOID HAZARD - PULL PLUG WHEN RELAMPING - USE ONLY 75 WATT OR SMALLER
BULB."

The lights have a silver metal shroud, an orange plastic handle with a
three-prong receptacle for an extension cord, and a 25-ft. orange cord
with a three-prong plug. The metal shroud has the same words stamped
into it as the 12-ft. model. The cords were manufactured in China.

Product:
HDC Brand 16-inch AC/DC Fluorescent Work Light (Catalog #04070)

Hazard:
Lack proper grounding, have exposed live wires, faulty electrical
connections, and have sharp metal edges that can damage the insulation
of electrical wires, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to
consumers.

Description:
The work lights have a 16-inch fluorescent light bulb with a silver
metal shield on one side and can be plugged into a household outlet or
the cigarette lighter in a car. The metal shield is labeled in part, "3
PINS PLUG TO AC, 110V-120V CIGARETTE PLUG TO DC, 12V... MADE IN
CHINA...WARNING: To Prevent Fire or Shock Do Not Expose This Appliance
to Rain or Moisture." The entire light is about 20 inches long and the
bulb and shield are encased in a plastic tube with yellow end caps.

Incidents/Injuries: Company has received one report of an individual who
sustained an electric shock and burn injury using the fluorescent work
light near his car.

Sold at: Traveling sales shows nationwide, the company's two

Manufactured in: China.

Remedy: Consumer should stop using the products immediately and mail
them to Homier Distributing Co., Customer Service Center, 100 Commerce
Drive, Huntington, IN 46750 for a full refund, including the cost of
shipping.

Consumer Contact: (800) 348-5004 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday or e-mail Homier at www.customerservice@homier.com

To see a picture of the recalled item, use the following link:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml03/03145.html

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