Targus Recall of International Plug Adapters

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Originally issued June 8, 2004
Revised September 9, 2005
Release # 04-152

Firm's Contact Number: (877) 482-7487
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

CPSC, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters

Note: Phone Number Change.

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 All-in-One Plug Adapters

Units: 34,000

Manufacturer: Ahoku Electronics Co., of Taipei, Taiwan

Distributor: Targus Group International Inc., of Anaheim, Calif.

Hazard: The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Targus has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Description: The recall involves 110/220 volt All-in-One Universal Travel Adapters. The black adapter unit provides four different types of power connection based on the different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters have the brand name "Targus" printed on the front. On the side of the adapter is a switch to allow the user to select one of the three country settings: "USA/Aust/N.Z." or "Europe" or "U.K."

Sold at: Retail stores nationwide and the Targus online store sold the adapters between November 2002 and May 2004 for about $20.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Targus to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Consumer should call Targus at (877) 482-7487 (877-4-TARGUS), between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's Web site at www.targus.com/recall.