Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plug
CPSC Recall #04-133 — May 10, 2004
Product
Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plug
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), E & B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plugs. 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.Name of product: Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor PlugUnits: About 187,000Manufacturer: E & B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.Y.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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: 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.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.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund.Consumer Contact: Consumer Contact: Call E & B Giftware LLC toll-free at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund.
Units Affected
About 187,000
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.
Manufacturer
E & B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China