For Immediate Release
April 24, 2002
Release # 02-146
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1189
Power Planner Recall Hotline: (800) 808-8897

CPSC, Coast Energy Management Announce Recall of Power Saving Devices

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), 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 is intended to save electricity. These Power Planners
have reversed polarity, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Coast Energy Management has not received any reports of incidents
or injuries involving these Power Planners. This recall is being
conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

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 www.energysmart.com.

To see a picture of the recalled product(s) and/or to establish a link from
your web
site to this press release on CPSC's web site, link to the following
address:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02146.html