CPSC, E & B Giftware LLC Announce Recall of Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plugs
CPSC recall 04133 · announced May 11, 2004 · E And B Giftware · 187,000 units affected
The product
These universal electric outlet adaptor plugs were sold as either the Worldwide or Universal Adaptor Plug under four brand names: Samsonite, Royal Traveller, American Tourister and El Portal. "MODEL: 1804" is written on the bottom of the adaptor plug. They contain three adaptor plugs, which are used by travelers worldwide to connect electrical plugs into electrical sockets. The adaptors include a hard plastic case, which houses the three different plugs. A knob on the top of the product can be turned to extend the plugs for use.
The hazard
Multiple metal plugs can be extended from the product at one time. Consumers touching an exposed plug, while the adaptor is inserted into an electric outlet, can receive an electric shock.
What to do (per CPSC)
Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Travel stores, airport gift shops, gift stores, luggage stores and discount department stores nationwide, from January 2001 through March 2004, for about $13.
Consumer contact: Call E & B Giftware LLC toll-free at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.