Bretford Manufacturing Recalls Power Bars

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Toronto, ON – The Electrical Safety Authority is notifying the public that Bretford Manufacturing has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately and contact Bretford Manufacturing to arrange for replacement.

Name of Product: Bretford Electrical Power Bars
Units: 22,000 units in Ontario, 4 types of power bars:
Type A is 2 Outlet Power Bar
Type B is 3 Outlet Power Bar
Type C is 4 Outlet Power Bar
Type D is 10 Outlet Power Bar

Manufacturer: Bretford Manufacturing.
Importer: Bretford distributors in Canada.

Hazard: The recalled products have not been evaluated to Canadian Standards and may pose a safety hazards.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description/Models: provided below.
Sold by: Bretford distributors in Ontario.
When was distributed: June 1999 thru June 2009 Manufactured in: USA
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the listed power bars immediately and contact Bretford for exchange at no charge for consumers. Consumers should visit Bretford dedicated web site at http://www.bretford.com/recall to register for exchange and obtain detailed instructions. If you find Power Bars matching these descriptions attached to your AV Carts, Computer Workstations and/or Computer Tables, Remove them and follow instructions provided on Bretford web site. You will be guided through a Registration Process designed to replace your existing Bretford Power Bars with new Approved Power Bars, all at No Charge to you.
Consumer Contact: Consumers in Ontario can call Bretford Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-521-9614 or visit http://www.bretford.com/recall for information and support on Bretford exchange program.
Remarks: The recalled units are not certified to Canadian Standards.



Stay Safe
Ron