Dollar Tree adapter plug packs
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Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling approximately 60,000 adapter plug packs due to potential fire and shock hazards caused by improper construction. The adapters, which are orange rubber and connect three-pronged electrical plugs to two-slot grounded outlets, were incorrectly labeled as being Underwriters Laboratories listed. The packs, containing three adapters each in a plastic shell with a black backer card, were sold at Dollar Tree and Only One Dollar stores in the South, Midwest, and East between January 1996 and July 1996 for $1. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers who purchased these adapter plugs should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should contact Dollar Tree at (800) 876-8077.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Adapter Plug Packs Recall by Dollar Tree Stores NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Ken Giles February 6, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-066 CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recall Adapter Plug Packs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores Inc. of Norfolk, Va., is recalling about 60,000 adapter plug packs. The adapters were incorrectly identified as being listed with Underwriters Laboratories. The adapters present potential fire and shock hazards due to improper construction. CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these adapter plugs. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The adapter plugs are used to connect a three-pronged electrical plug into a two-slot grounded outlet. The adapter plugs are made of orange rubber. The following words are imprinted into the rubber, "CAUTION...CONNECT TAB TO GROUNDED SCREW...CHINA...15A...125V." The adapter plugs are sold as sets of three. The three adapters are enclosed in a plastic shell with a black backer card. The package is labeled in part, "3 PK...GROUNDING ADAPTER PLUG...For connection of 3 pronged plug to a 2 slot grounded outlet...UL LISTED...MADE IN CHINA." Dollar Tree and Only One Dollar stores sold the adapter plugs in the South, Midwest, and East from January 1996 through July 1996 for $1. Consumers should stop using the adapter plugs immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should contact Dollar Tree at (800) 876-8077.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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