CPSC, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters
USCPSC, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters
Recalling Firm: Ahoku Electronics Co., of Taipei, Taiwan
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves 110/220 volt All-in-One Universal Travel Adapters. The black adapter unit provides four different types of power connection, based on the different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters have the brand name "Targus" printed on the front. On the side of the adapter is a switch to allow the user to select one of the three country settings: "USA/Aust/N.Z." or "Europe" or "U.K."
Affected Products
Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Targus-Announce-Recall-of-International-Plug-Adapters- |
| Title | CPSC, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/targus-adapter-front.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Targus Universal All-in-One Plug Adapter (front) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/targus-adapter-back.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Targus Universal All-in-One Plug Adapter (back) |
| Hazards › Name | The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Targus has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. |
| Products › Name | Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 34,000 |
| Recall I D | 2629 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Targus to receive a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Retail stores nationwide and the Targus online store sold the adapters, between November 2002 and May 2004, for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2004-06-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves 110/220 volt All-in-One Universal Travel Adapters. The black adapter unit provides four different types of power connection, based on the different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters have the brand name "Targus" printed on the front. On the side of the adapter is a switch to allow the user to select one of the three country settings: "USA/Aust/N.Z." or "Europe" or "U.K." |
| Distributors › Name | Targus Group International Inc., of Anaheim, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 04152 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Ahoku Electronics Co., of Taipei, Taiwan |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should call Targus at (877) 482-7487 (877-4-TARGUS), between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.targus.com/recall |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |
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