Product Recall Number: 13-119
Why was Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 13-119
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-02-12
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits
Description: The converter can overheat if a load in excess of 50 watts is applied to the converter while in the 50-watt setting.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 20,000
Incidents: None reported in the U.S.
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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed