CPSC, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters
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 (888) 577-4097 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.
