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Radio Shack Recalls Adapters for Travel Voltage Converters

Name of Product:
"Archer" outlet adapters
Hazard:

The housing on some adapters could separate from the base when the user tries to remove the adapter from the outlet, exposing the consumer to an electrocution or shock hazard from the live contacts.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
August 25, 1988
Consumer Contact

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Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D. C. - Tandy Corporation of Ft. Worth, Texas, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, today announced it is voluntarily recalling its outlet adapter sets sold since November, 1987. Outlet adapters are used with voltage converters by consumers to operate electrical appliances while traveling abroad. The housing on some adapters could separate from the base when the user tries to remove the adapter from the outlet, exposing the consumer to an electrocution or shock hazard from the live contacts.

The product was sold under the "Archer" brand for $7.95 in Radio Shack stores nationwide. The four adapter kit matches the voltage converter with the foreign outlet so portable hairdryers, irons, shavers and other convenience products may be used.

Owners of the kits are urged to immediately return the kits to the nearest Radio Shack store for a refund.

 

Recalled Radio Shack Outlet Adapters

Remedy:

Owners of the kits are urged to immediately return the kits to the nearest Radio Shack store for a refund.

Sold At:
The product was sold under the "Archer" brand for $7.95 in Radio Shack stores nationwide.
Recall number:
88-070

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