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CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs

U.S. CPSCElectric shockJul 2, 2003
Recalled International Adapter Plugs
Recalled International Adapter Plugs

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Free replacement adapter plugs.

Incidents & injuries

The Franzus Co. has received two reports of the plugs separating. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Catalog and retail stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs in sets of five, from April 2002 through June 2003, for between $10 and $40.

Contact the company

Contact the Franzus Co. at (800) 706-7063 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at [email protected]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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