Converters Recalled by Coast Electronics Supply
Recall 00090b · Apr 4, 2000 · Coast Electronics Supply
18,000
units affected
18,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 00090b
- Date
- Apr 4, 2000
- Company
- Coast Electronics Supply
- Units affected
- 18,000
- Product
- AC converters
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recall involves AC converters that are used to convert overseas consumer products that run on 220 volts to American household current at 110 volts and vice-versa. The converter is available in nine different watts varying from 100 watts to 3000 watts. It is labeled in part, "UP/DOWN AC-CONVERTER...220V...110V...TAIWAN."
What can happen
The product presents an electrical shock hazard because the unplugged end of the cord is energized when the other end is plugged in.
The fix
Stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- A 4-year-old boy was shocked when he grasped the end of the cord.
- Sold at
- Small electronic stores in California, Colorado, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas sold the product for $25 to $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ac converters?
Stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The product presents an electrical shock hazard because the unplugged end of the cord is energized when the other end is plugged in.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.