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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2003-07-02

CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs

Is my product affected?

International Adapter Plugs

  • Brand Franzus Company LLC, of Beacon Falls, Conn.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Franzus Company LLC is recalling international adapter plugs that can separate during use, which exposes live electrical conductors and creates a risk of electrocution and shock. The recalled plugs are black or white plastic adapters labeled on the side with specific regions including "NORTHERN EUROPE," "GREAT BRITAIN," "NO. AMERICA," "AUSTRALIA," and "SO. EUROPE." Adapter plugs that have "MADE IN USA" printed between the prongs or that contain a screw between the prongs are not affected by this recall.

Consumers who have affected adapter plugs can obtain free replacement plugs. The source does not specify how consumers should request replacements.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

Free replacement adapter plugs.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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