Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric with Home Depot Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Recall 18006 · Oct 10, 2017 · Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd.
42,000
units affected
42,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18006
- Date
- Oct 10, 2017
- Company
- Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd.
- Units affected
- 42,000
- Product
- Outlet converters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves commercial electric 15-amp triplex outlet converters, also known as taps, with model number LA-05 and UPC 818897010121. The white plastic converters convert a single electrical outlet into three outlets with an outlet plug on the left, front and right side of the tap. The outlet taps measure 1.7 inches tall by 1.3 inches wide by 1.69 inches deep. On the front facing outlet, neutral and line (power socket) sizes are reversed. The model number is printed on the mold on the side that the prongs are located and the UPC number is printed on a sticker on the top of the converter along with the UL listing.
What can happen
The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when plugs inserted, posing shock and fire hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact Home Depot for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a consumer who was shocked while using an outlet converter.
- Sold at
- Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.HomeDepot.com from February 2017 through July 2017 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled outlet converters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact Home Depot for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when plugs inserted, posing shock and fire hazards.
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.