April
24, 2002
Coast
Energy Management Inc., of Chandler, Ariz., is voluntarily recalling about
45,000 Energy Smart Power Planners. The Power Planner is a device connected
between motorized appliances and wall outlets that are intended to save electricity.
These Power Planners have reversed polarity, posing a shock hazard to
consumers.
The recalled Power Planners are white
plastic, about 5-inches in height, and have the words "Energy Smart"
printed across the front in green writing. They have a 10-amp rating and the
model numbers SP010-N or SP010-NV. The model numbers are printed on a green and
silver label attached to the left side of the device. The device has a
three-prong plug built into the back and a three-prong receptacle on one side.
A green light at the bottom of the unit flashes when the product is first plugged
in and then lights steadily, indicating proper operation. The recall includes
Power Planners with lot numbers 6/2-01, 10/2-01, 25/2- 01, 28/5-01, 20/6-01 and
units without a lot number. The lot number is printed on a label affixed to the
back of the device. Home Depot, Costco, and Orchard Supply Hardware stores sold
these Power Planners from September 2000 through April 2002 for between $40 and
$45.
Consumers should unplug these devices immediately and contact Coast Energy
Management to receive a replacement and a free gift. Consumers can contact
Coast Energy Management at (800) 808-8897 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday
through Friday or visit the firm's web site at http://www.energysmart.com/recall.htm