CPSCOctober 10, 2017

Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric

Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric with Home Depot Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Why was Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric recalled?

The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when plugs inserted, posing shock and fire hazards.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact Home Depot for a full refund. 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.

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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 818897010121

Product
Outlet converters
Company
Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd., of China, Home Depot Product Authority LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.
Quantity
About 42,000
Sold at
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.HomeDepot.com from February 2017 through July 2017 for about $5.
Recall date
October 10, 2017
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of a consumer who was shocked while using an outlet converter.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves commercial electric 15-amp triplex outlet converters, also known as taps, with model number LA-05 and UPC 818897010121. The white plastic converters convert a single electrical outlet into three outlets with an outlet plug on the left, front and right side of the tap. The outlet taps measure 1.7 inches tall by 1.3 inches wide by 1.69 inches deep. On the front facing outlet, neutral and line (power socket) sizes are reversed. The model number is printed on the mold on the side that the prongs are located and the UPC number is printed on a sticker on the top of the converter along with the UL listing.

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