CPSC, E & B Giftware LLC Announce Recall of Universal Electric Outlet
Adaptor 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: Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plug
Units: About 187,000
Manufacturer: E & B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.Y.
Hazard: Multiple metal plugs can be extended from the product at one
time. Consumers touching an exposed plug while the adaptor is inserted
into an electric outlet can receive an electric shock.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: These universal electric outlet adaptor plugs were sold as
either the Worldwide or Universal Adaptor Plug under four brand names:
Samsonite , Royal Traveller, American Tourister and El Portal. "MODEL:
1804" is written on the bottom of the adaptor plug. They contain three
adaptor plugs which are used by travelers worldwide to connect
electrical plugs into electrical sockets. The adaptors include a hard
plastic case which houses the three different plugs. A knob on the top
of the product can be turned to extend the plugs for use.
Sold at: Travel stores, airport gift shops, gift stores, luggage stores
and discount department stores nationwide from January 2001 through
March 2004 for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware
LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund.
Consumer Contact:
Consumer Contact: Call E & B Giftware LLC toll-free at (800) 624-5671
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.