International Adapter Plugs Recalled by Franzus Company LLC
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 2, 2003
Release # 03-154
Company Phone Number: (800) 706-7063
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: International Adapter Plugs
Units: About 29,000
Manufacturer: Franzus Company LLC, of Beacon Falls, Conn.
Hazard: The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical
conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The Franzus Co. has received two reports of the
plugs separating. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Free replacement adapter plugs.
Consumer 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 service@franzus.com.