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Product recall · CPSCOctober 10, 2017Serious
Outlet Converters
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when plugs inserted, posing shock and fire hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact Home Depot for a full refund.
Who to contact: Home Depot toll-free at 877-527-0313 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday or online at www.homedepot.com and click on “Product Recalls” located under customer service for more information.
The product
This recall involves commercial electric 15-amp triplex outlet converters, also known as taps, with model number LA-05 and UPC 818897010121. The white plastic converters convert a single electrical outlet into three outlets with an outlet plug on the left, front and right side of the tap. The outlet taps measure 1.7 inches tall by 1.3 inches wide by 1.69 inches deep. On the front facing outlet, neutral and line (power socket) sizes are reversed. The model number is printed on the mold on the side that the prongs are located and the UPC number is printed on a sticker on the top of the converter along with the UL listing.
Details
- Units affected
- About 42,000
- Recall date
- October 10, 2017
- Brand
- Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd., of China, Home Depot Product Authority LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of a consumer who was shocked while using an outlet converter.
LA-05
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.HomeDepot.com from February 2017 through July 2017 for about $5.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric with Home Depot Due to Shock and Fire Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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