Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology Male-to-Male Extension Cords Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Electrocution and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards; Sold on Walmart
For Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology Male-to-Male Extension Cords Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Electrocution and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards; Sold on Walmart, cpsc recall number is 26-401; product is Male-to-Male Extension Cords; recall date is April 09, 2026; remedy type is Refund; what to do is Consumers should stop using the recalled extension cords immediately, taking care not to touch the live end of the cord when unplugging, and contact Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology for a full refund, verified against its source on 2026-09-01.
- CPSC recall number
- 26-401 verified
- Recall
- Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology Male-to-Male Extension Cords Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Electrocution and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards; Sold on Walmart verified
- Product
- Male-to-Male Extension Cords verified
- Recall date
- April 09, 2026 verified
- Hazard
- The recalled male-to-male extension cords violate safety requirements because their exposed prongs can become energized when one end is plugged into a generator or other power source, posing a risk of serious injury and death from electrocution. In addition, using the cords to supply power from a generator to a residential electrical system (backfeeding) poses a risk of electrocution and fire. The cords’ short length encourages the use of generators close to homes or enclosed spaces, posing a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. verified
- Remedy type
- Refund verified
- What to do
- Consumers should stop using the recalled extension cords immediately, taking care not to touch the live end of the cord when unplugging, and contact Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology for a full refund. verified
- Units affected
- About 200 verified
- Incidents and injuries
- None reported verified
- Recalling firm
- Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology Co., Ltd., of China verified
- Manufactured in
- China verified
- Sold at
- Walmart.com from April 2025 through November 2025 for between $18 and $26. verified
- Which items are affected
- This recall involves male-to-male extension cords, also known as pigtail cables, model numbers RY-US-06 and RY_US-1.5. The recalled, 125V 12AWG, heavy-duty extension cords are generally used to back-feed electricity to a residence during a power outage by connecting a generator to an outlet in the home. The blue or yellow cords have two male ends with a three-prong, black plug and measure between 23.6 inches and 59 inches long. The model number is printed on the product’s purchase order or receipt. verified
What the source says
Name of Product: Male-to-Male Extension Cords Hazard: The recalled male-to-male extension cords violate safety requirements because their exposed prongs can become energized when one end is plugged into a generator or other power source, posing a risk of serious injury and death from electrocution. In addition, using the cords to supply power from a generator to a residential electrical system (backfeeding) poses a risk of electrocution and fire. The cords’ short length encourages the use of generators close to homes or enclosed spaces, posing a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: April 09, 2026 Units: About 200
— cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
Where each value comes from
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CPSC recall number
Recall number: 26-401
Recall
Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology Male-to-Male Extension Cords Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Electrocution and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards; Sold on Walmart
Product
Name of Product: Male-to-Male Extension Cords
Recall date
Recall Date: April 09, 2026
Hazard
Hazard: The recalled male-to-male extension cords violate safety requirements because their exposed prongs can become energized when one end is plugged into a generator or other power source, posing a risk of serious injury and death from electrocution. In addition, using the cords to supply power from a generator to a residential electrical system (backfeeding) poses a risk of electrocution and fire. The cords’ short length encourages the use of generators close to homes or enclosed spaces, posing a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Remedy type
Remedy: Refund
What to do
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled extension cords immediately, taking care not to touch the live end of the cord when unplugging, and contact Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology for a full refund.
Units affected
Units: About 200
Incidents and injuries
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Recalling firm
Retailer: Shenzhen Shijingjie Network Technology Co., Ltd., of China
Manufactured in
Manufactured In: China
Sold at
Sold Online At: Walmart.com from April 2025 through November 2025 for between $18 and $26.
Which items are affected
Description: This recall involves male-to-male extension cords, also known as pigtail cables, model numbers RY-US-06 and RY_US-1.5. The recalled, 125V 12AWG, heavy-duty extension cords are generally used to back-feed electricity to a residence during a power outage by connecting a generator to an outlet in the home. The blue or yellow cords have two male ends with a three-prong, black plug and measure between 23.6 inches and 59 inches long. The model number is printed on the product’s purchase order or receipt.
— all from cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
Sources
- cpsc.govhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Shenzhen-Shijingjie-Network-Technology-Male-to-Male-Extension-Cords-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Death-from-Electrocution-and-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning-Hazards-Sold-on-Walmart
- saferproducts.govhttps://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?RecallDateStart=2026-01-01&format=json