# Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2013-02-12 · 13119 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 13119
- **Date:** 2013-02-12
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits

## 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.

## Remedies

Refund

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Samsonite-Recalls-Dual-Wattage-Travel-Converter-Kits)
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