Safety regulator, E & B Giftware LLC Announce Recall of Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plugs
Recall 04133 · May 11, 2004 · E and B Giftware LLC
187,000
units affected
187,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04133
- Date
- May 11, 2004
- Company
- E and B Giftware LLC
- Units affected
- 187,000
- Product
- Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plug
- Product type
- Electrical Outlets & Accessories
- Hazard
- Electric shock
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled universal electric outlet adaptor plug?
Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund.
What is 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.
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.