"Archer" outlet adapters
CPSC Recall #88-070 — August 24, 1988
Product
"Archer" outlet adapters
Description
WASHINGTON, D. C. - Tandy Corporation of Ft. Worth, Texas, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, today announced it is voluntarily recalling its outlet adapter sets sold since November, 1987. Outlet adapters are used with voltage converters by consumers to operate electrical appliances while traveling abroad. The housing on some adapters could separate from the base when the user tries to remove the adapter from the outlet, exposing the consumer to an electrocution or shock hazard from the live contacts. The product was sold under the "Archer" brand for $7.95 in Radio Shack stores nationwide. The four adapter kit matches the voltage converter with the foreign outlet so portable hairdryers, irons, shavers and other convenience products may be used. Owners of the kits are urged to immediately return the kits to the nearest Radio Shack store for a refund.
Hazard
The housing on some adapters could separate from the base when the user tries to remove the adapter from the outlet, exposing the consumer to an electrocution or shock hazard from the live contacts.
Remedy
Owners of the kits are urged to immediately return the kits to the nearest Radio Shack store for a refund.
Sold At
The product was sold under the "Archer" brand for $7.95 in Radio Shack stores nationwide.