Safety regulator, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs
Recall 03154 · Jul 2, 2003 · Franzus Company LLC
29,000
units affected
29,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03154
- Date
- Jul 2, 2003
- Company
- Franzus Company LLC
- Units affected
- 29,000
- Product
- International Adapter Plugs
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The black or white plastic adapter plugs have names of specific countries or regions where the plugs are intended for use written on the side. The writing includes "NORTHERN EUROPE," "GREAT BRITAIN," "NO. AMERICA," "AUSTRALIA," and "SO. EUROPE." Except for the names of these countries and regions, the recalled plugs have no other writing on them. Plugs with "MADE IN USA" printed between the prongs, or that have a screw between the prongs, are not included in the recall.
What can happen
The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Free replacement adapter plugs.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The Franzus Co. has received two reports of the plugs separating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Catalog and retail stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs in sets of five, from April 2002 through June 2003, for between $10 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled international adapter plugs?
Free replacement adapter plugs.
What is the hazard?
The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
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.