Recalls / 2013-02-12

Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

13119 · Recalled 2013-02-12 · CPSC page

The Samsonite Dual Wattage Travel Converter Kit has six pieces

Description

This recall involves the Samsonite Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits used to make standard U.S. and Canadian appliances usable abroad. The kit includes one black converter to change 220-volt AC electricity to 110-volt AC, two adapter plugs with round prongs, two with flat prongs and one grounded adapter plug with three flat prongs. The converter has a red switch to adjust the wattage of the appliance from 50 to 1600 watts. The words "Dual-Wattage Converter" and "Do Not Use 50W on Hair Dryer" appear on the front of the converter. The Samsonite logo appears on each piece in the set.

Hazards

The converter can overheat if a load in excess of 50 watts is applied to the converter while in the 50-watt setting. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

None reported in the U.S.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled travel converters and contact Samsonite to return the product for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits		About 20,000

Parties

Importer: Samsonite LLC, of Mansfield, Mass.
Made in: China
Sold at: Retail, at the Samsonite on-line store

Consumer contact

Samsonite; toll-free at (800) 382-7259 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; at e-mail recall@samsonite.com or online at www.samsonite.com/recall

Source: CPSC recall 13119. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.