NB Power asks customers to stop using power bars from recently distributed energy efficiency kits

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FREDERICTON, N.B. — NB Power is warning customers to immediately stop using a recalled power bar that came packaged with the utility’s energy efficiency kit.

In a Facebook post, the electricity company said the green and white power bars were handed out as part of the Renter Energy Savings Kit Program and the Community Outreach Program.

“Out of an abundance of caution we are asking anyone who received a white and green power bar from our Energy Efficiency Kit to stop using it as we have been made aware of issues with some of the units,” the post read.

The kit was aimed to help New Brunswick renters reduce energy usage and costs with energy-efficient products like LED lightbulbs, LED night bulbs, a power bar, faucet aerators and a water-efficient showerhead.

N.B. Power said the manufacturer is investigating the damaged power bars to find the issue.

Residents with questions about the power bars can call the N.B. Power at 1-800-663-6272.