Emporia Recalls North America Smart Plugs Due to Electric Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2023-09-07 · 23274
Hazards
The recalled smart plugs are not adequately grounded and can pose an electric shock to the user.
Recall
Number
23274
Date
2023-09-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Emporia Smart Plugs
Remedies
Options
Refund; Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online at shopemporiaenergy.com and Amazon.com from July 2022 through May 2023 for between $12 and $35.
Importer(s)
Emporia Energy Corp., of Littleton, Colorado
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Emporia's North America Smart Plugs. The smart plugs have a white finish exterior. Emporia is printed on the front. The plugs allow consumers to monitor the energy use and control most home appliances with the Emporia App, including fans, lamps, humidifiers, and other electronics from a smartphone. This recall only affects the 120V North American plugs, the 240V EU. They measure approximately 3-1/2 inches wide, 1-1/2 inches high, and 1 inch deep. The smart plugs were sold individually or in multi-packs.