Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters
CPSC Recall #04-152 — June 7, 2004
Product
Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Targus Group International Inc., of Anaheim, Calif., is voluntarily recalling Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters. The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Universal All-in-One Plug AdaptersUnits: 34,000Manufacturer: Ahoku Electronics Co., of Taipei, TaiwanDistributor: Targus Group International Inc., of Anaheim, Calif.Hazard: The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Targus has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.Description: 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."Sold at: Retail stores nationwide and the Targus online store sold the adapters between November 2002 and May 2004 for about $20.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Targus to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: Consumer should call Targus at (877) 482-7487 (877-4-TARGUS), between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.targus.com/recall.
Hazard
The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Targus has not received any reports of incidents.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Targus to receive a full refund.
Units Affected
34,000
Sold At
Retail stores nationwide and the Targus online store sold the adapters between November 2002 and May 2004 for about $20.
Manufacturer
Ahoku Electronics Co., of Taipei, Taiwan
Manufactured In
Taiwan