CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs
Published: July 2, 2003Recall ID: 03154Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
International Adapter Plugs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Franzus-Company-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-International-Adapter-Plugs- |
| Title | CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/international-adapters.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled International Adapter Plugs |
| Hazards › Name | The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The Franzus Co. has received two reports of the plugs separating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | International Adapter Plugs |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 29,000 |
| Recall I D | 2411 |
| Remedies › Name | Free replacement adapter plugs. |
| Retailers › Name | Catalog and retail stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs in sets of five, from April 2002 through June 2003, for between $10 and $40. |
| Recall Date | 2003-07-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 03154 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Franzus Company LLC, of Beacon Falls, Conn. |
| Consumer Contact | Contact the Franzus Co. at (800) 706-7063 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at service@franzus.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |