Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits
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. [Learn More]
About 20,000 units were affected by this recall.
Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
The Samsonite Dual Wattage Travel Converter Kit has six pieces.
Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 02/12/2013 |
| Recall ID | 1315 |
| Recall Number | 13119 |
| Product Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Hazard | 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. |
| 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. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| Contact | Samsonite; toll-free at (800) 382-7259 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; at e-mail [email protected] or online at www.samsonite.com/recall |
| Last Updated | 01/22/2015 |
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