CPSC2003-07-02
CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs
Franzus Company LLC, of Beacon Falls, Conn.
Hazard
The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Free replacement adapter plugs.
Sold at
Catalog and retail stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs in sets of five, from April 2002 through June 2003, for between $10 and $40.
Affected count
About 29,000
Injuries reported
The Franzus Co. has received two reports of the plugs separating. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
International Adapter Plugs
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Franzus-Company-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-International-Adapter-Plugs-Don't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief