CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Recall Adapter Plug Packs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores Inc. of
Norfolk, Va., is recalling about 60,000 adapter plug packs.
The adapters were incorrectly identified as being listed
with Underwriters Laboratories. The adapters present
potential fire and shock hazards due to improper
construction.
CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. are not aware of any
injuries involving these adapter plugs. This recall is being
conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
The adapter plugs are used to connect a three-pronged
electrical plug into a two-slot grounded outlet. The adapter
plugs are made of orange rubber. The following words are
imprinted into the rubber, "CAUTION...CONNECT TAB TO
GROUNDED SCREW...CHINA...15A...125V."
The adapter plugs are sold as sets of three. The three
adapters are enclosed in a plastic shell with a black backer
card. The package is labeled in part, "3 PK...GROUNDING
ADAPTER PLUG...For connection of 3 pronged plug to a 2 slot
grounded outlet...UL LISTED...MADE IN CHINA."
Dollar Tree and Only One Dollar stores sold the adapter
plugs in the South, Midwest, and East from January 1996
through July 1996 for $1.
Consumers should stop using the adapter plugs
immediately, and return them to the store where purchased
for a full refund. For more information, consumers should
contact Dollar Tree at (800) 876-8077.
