CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of
CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs
Why was CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of recalled?
The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Free replacement adapter plugs. Contact: Contact the Franzus Co. at (800) 706-7063 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at [email protected]
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
- International Adapter Plugs
- Company
- Franzus Company LLC, of Beacon Falls, Conn.
- Quantity
- About 29,000
- Sold at
- Catalog and retail stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs in sets of five, from April 2002 through June 2003, for between $10 and $40.
- Recall date
- July 2, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- The Franzus Co. has received two reports of the plugs separating. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The black or white plastic adapter plugs have names of specific countries or regions where the plugs are intended for use written on the side. The writing includes "NORTHERN EUROPE," "GREAT BRITAIN," "NO. AMERICA," "AUSTRALIA," and "SO. EUROPE." Except for the names of these countries and regions, the recalled plugs have no other writing on them. Plugs with "MADE IN USA" printed between the prongs, or that have a screw between the prongs, are not included in the recall.