Safety regulator, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters
Recall 04152 · Jun 8, 2004 · Ahoku Electronics Co.
34,000
units affected
34,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04152
- Date
- Jun 8, 2004
- Company
- Ahoku Electronics Co.
- Units affected
- 34,000
- Product
- Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves 110/220 volt All-in-One Universal Travel Adapters. The black adapter unit provides four different types of power connection, based on the different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters have the brand name "Targus" printed on the front. On the side of the adapter is a switch to allow the user to select one of the three country settings: "USA/Aust/N.Z." or "Europe" or "U.K."
What can happen
The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Targus to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Targus has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide and the Targus online store sold the adapters, between November 2002 and May 2004, for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled universal all-in-one plug adapters?
Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Targus to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire 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.