Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-02-12 · 13119
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
13119
Date
2013-02-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Retail stores nationwide and at the Samsonite on-line store from January 2011 through December 2012 for approximately $35.
Importer(s)
Samsonite LLC, of Mansfield, Mass.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the Samsonite Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits used to make standard U.S. and Canadian appliances usable abroad. The kit includes one black converter to change 220-volt AC electricity to 110-volt AC, two adapter plugs with round prongs, two with flat prongs and one grounded adapter plug with three flat prongs. The converter has a red switch to adjust the wattage of the appliance from 50 to 1600 watts. The words "Dual-Wattage Converter" and "Do Not Use 50W on Hair Dryer" appear on the front of the converter. The Samsonite logo appears on each piece in the set.