Franzus Company LLC · Recalled
CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs
The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 29,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10–$40
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The black or white plastic adapter plugs have names of specific countries or regions where the plugs are intended for use written on the side. The writing includes "NORTHERN EUROPE," "GREAT BRITAIN," "NO. AMERICA," "AUSTRALIA," and "SO. EUROPE." Except for the names of these countries and regions, the recalled plugs have no other writing on them. Plugs with "MADE IN USA" printed between the prongs, or that have a screw between the prongs, are not included in the recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Catalog and retail stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs in sets of five, from April 2002 through June 2003, for between $10 and $40.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Franzus Company LLC, of Beacon Falls, Conn.
Incident log
The Franzus Co. has received two reports of the plugs separating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Free replacement adapter plugs.
Contact the Franzus Co. at (800) 706-7063 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at service@franzus.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 02 2003; last revised JUN 11 2025.