CPSC, E & B Giftware LLC Announce Recall of Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Pl...
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plug
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-E--B-Giftware-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-Universal-Electric-Outlet-Adaptor-Plugs- |
| Title | CPSC, E & B Giftware LLC Announce Recall of Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plugs |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/adapter-plug.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plug |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plug |
| Products › Type | Electrical Outlets & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 1927 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 187,000 |
| Recall I D | 2612 |
| Remedies › Name | Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Travel stores, airport gift shops, gift stores, luggage stores and discount department stores nationwide, from January 2001 through March 2004, for about $13. |
| Recall Date | 2004-05-11T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04133 |
| Manufacturers › Name | E and B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.Y. |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |