Outlet converters
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Ningbo Litesun Electric has recalled commercial electric 15-amp triplex outlet converters, model LA-05 (UPC 818897010121), sold at Home Depot. These white plastic converters turn a single outlet into three outlets positioned on the left, front, and right sides. The front-facing outlet has reversed neutral and line socket sizes, which causes reverse polarity when plugs are inserted and creates shock and fire hazards.
Consumers who own the recalled converters should immediately stop using them and contact Home Depot for a full refund.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when plugs inserted, posing shock and fire hazards.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact Home Depot for a full refund.
This recall involves commercial electric 15-amp triplex outlet converters, also known as taps, with model number LA-05 and UPC 818897010121. The white plastic converters convert a single electrical outlet into three outlets with an outlet plug on the left, front and right side of the tap. The outlet taps measure 1.7 inches tall by 1.3 inches wide by 1.69 inches deep. On the front facing outlet, neutral and line (power socket) sizes are reversed. The model number is printed on the mold on the side that the prongs are located and the UPC number is printed on a sticker on the top of the converter along with the UL listing.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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