Philips extension cords
1 report to CPSC, the latest made Aug 14, 2026. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 1report to CPSC
- Aug 14, 2026the latest report was made
- Aug 14, 2026the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Philips
- Maker
- Jasco Products Company LLCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Extension cordsCPSC’s product type: Extension Cords (code 685), in Electronics: Cables, Surge & Power Protection
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Aug 14, 2026, sent to the company Aug 19, 2026, published by CPSC Sep 3, 2026
The product, in the report: Philips EZGrip 3-Outlet 8 ft Indoor/Outdoor Extension Cord, Black, 16 AWG
On August 11, 2026, at approximately 6:00 AM, I woke to repeated loud popping/crackling sounds coming from my backyard. When I looked outside, I observed flames against the exterior of my home coming from the area of a Philips EZGrip 3-Outlet 8 ft. Indoor/Outdoor Extension Cord.
By the time I reached the back door, the popping had stopped and the flames had subsided. Upon inspection, one of the molded receptacles on the extension cord was severely burned and melted. The fire also left substantial black soot/fire residue on the exterior siding of the home directly above the failed receptacle.
The extension cord was purchased on April 30, 2026 and was being used outdoors as advertised. The retailer identifies the product as an indoor/outdoor, heavy-duty extension cord.
Following the incident, a licensed electrician inspected the exterior outlet, circuit, and electrical setup. He confirmed that I had not improperly used the equipment and determined that the extension cord itself had failed. He could not determine why the cord failed and stated that this should not have occurred.
Fortunately, I woke up and discovered the fire before it spread further. No one was injured, but the failure resulted in open flame against the exterior of an occupied residence and created a significant potential structure-fire hazard.
I have retained the failed extension cord, photographs of the burned/melted receptacle and resulting soot/fire damage, and proof of purchase. I have also reported the incident to Jasco Products Company, the manufacturer/licensee of the Philips-branded product, for investigation.
- Model
- Philips EZGrip 3Outlet 8 ft IndoorOutdoor Ex
- UPC
- 03087858837
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Apr 1, 2026
- Where
- Hampstead, North Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 42, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Philips, made or sold by Jasco Products Company LLC
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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