Converters Recalled by Coast Electronics Supply
Converters Recalled by Coast Electronics Supply
Why was Converters Recalled by Coast Electronics Supply recalled?
The product presents an electrical shock hazard because the unplugged end of the cord is energized when the other end is plugged in.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased, for a full refund. Contact: For more information, contact Coast Electronics Supply at (800) 262-7818 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- AC converters
- Company
- Coast Electronics Supply, of Cerritos, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 18,000
- Sold at
- Small electronic stores in California, Colorado, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon and Texas sold the product for $25 to $30.
- Recall date
- April 4, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- A 4-year-old boy was shocked when he grasped the end of the cord.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall involves 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."