Product Recall Number: 00-090b
Why was AC converters recalled?
The product presents an electrical shock hazard because the unplugged end of the cord is energized when the other end is plugged in.
Product Recall Number: 00-090b
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2000-04-03
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: AC converters
Description: PRODUCT: AC Converters - Coast Electronics Supply, of Cerritos, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 AC converters that are used to convert overseas consumer products that run on 220 volts to American household current at 110 volts and vice-versa. The converter is available in nine different watts varying from 100 watts to 3000 watts. It is labeled in part, "UP/DOWN AC-CONVERTER...220V...110V...TAIWAN." Small electronic stores in California, Colorado, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas sold the product for $25 to $30. PROBLEM: The product presents an electrical shock hazard because the unplugged end of the cord is energized when the other end is plugged in. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: A 4-year-old boy was shocked when he grasped the end of the cord. WHAT TO DO: Stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, contact Coast Electronics Supply at (800) 262-7818 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Hazard Description: The product presents an electrical shock hazard because the unplugged end of the cord is energized when the other end is plugged in.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 18,000
Incidents: A 4-year-old boy was shocked when he grasped the end of the cord.
Remedy: Stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold At: Small electronic stores in California, Colorado, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas sold the product for $25 to $30.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed