CPSC2017-10-10
Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric with Home Depot Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd., of China
Hazard
The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when plugs inserted, posing shock and fire hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact Home Depot for a full refund.
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.HomeDepot.com from February 2017 through July 2017 for about $5.
Affected count
About 42,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a consumer who was shocked while using an outlet converter.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Outlet converters
Consumer contact
Home Depot toll-free at 877-527-0313 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday or online at www.homedepot.com and click on “Product Recalls” located under customer service for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Outlet-Converters-Recalled-by-Ningbo-Litesun-Electric-with-Home-DepotDon't want to check this manually?
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