CPSCRecalled Feb 12, 2013 · #13119
Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Hazard
The converter can overheat if a load in excess of 50 watts is applied to the converter while in the 50-watt setting. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
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This recall involves the Samsonite Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits used to make standard U.S. and Canadian appliances usable abroad. The kit includes one black converter to change 220-volt AC electricity to 110-volt AC, two adapter plugs with round prongs, two with flat prongs and one grounded adapter plug with three flat prongs. The converter has a red switch to adjust the wattage of the appliance from 50 to 1600 watts. The words "Dual-Wattage Converter" and "Do Not Use 50W on Hair Dryer" appear on the front of the converter. The Samsonite logo appears on each piece in the set.
Product details
- Product
- Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits
- Type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide and at the Samsonite on-line store from January 2011 through December 2012 for approximately $35.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled travel converters and contact Samsonite to return the product for a full refund.