CPSC2013-02-12
Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
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Hazard
The converter can overheat if a load in excess of 50 watts is applied to the converter while in the 50-watt setting. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled travel converters and contact Samsonite to return the product for a full refund.
Sold at
Retail stores nationwide and at the Samsonite on-line store from January 2011 through December 2012 for approximately $35.
Affected count
About 20,000
Injuries reported
None reported in the U.S.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits
Consumer contact
Samsonite; toll-free at (800) 382-7259 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; at e-mail recall@samsonite.com or online at www.samsonite.com/recall
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Samsonite-Recalls-Dual-Wattage-Travel-Converter-KitsDon't want to check this manually?
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