Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Power Strips

Themiddle week of July, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J., recalled 6,000 Lush Life® power strips becausepower strips have undersized wiring which poses a risk of shock to consumers. In addition, the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet fire resistance safety standards, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

This recall involves four designs of power strips. The vibrantly designed power strips come in four prints including, leopard, rose, skull and zebra. Model numbers 12256, 12257, 22563 and 22575 can be found on the six-outlet power strip. The products were sold at Burlington Coat Factory, The Container Store and other retail stores nationwide from July 2011 through March 2012 for about $10. The products were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Burlington Coat Factory at (888) 223-2628 or visit the firm's website at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com.

If you or a family member is injured by a product, you need to get immediate medical care. If there is a significant affect or injury, you should contact an attorney concerning the problem. Early investigation can include the collection of product, checking recall alerts, and the proper notifying of those who caused the problem.