E & B Giftware LLC · Recalled
CPSC, E & B Giftware LLC Announce Recall of Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plugs
Multiple metal plugs can be extended from the product at one time. Consumers touching an exposed plug, while the adaptor is inserted into an electric outlet, can receive an electric shock.
- Units
- About 187,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $13
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
These universal electric outlet adaptor plugs were sold as either the Worldwide or Universal Adaptor Plug under four brand names: Samsonite, Royal Traveller, American Tourister and El Portal. "MODEL: 1804" is written on the bottom of the adaptor plug. They contain three adaptor plugs, which are used by travelers worldwide to connect electrical plugs into electrical sockets. The adaptors include a hard plastic case, which houses the three different plugs. A knob on the top of the product can be turned to extend the plugs for use.
The file
- Sold at
- Travel stores, airport gift shops, gift stores, luggage stores and discount department stores nationwide, from January 2001 through March 2004, for about $13.
- Product type
- Electrical Outlets & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- E and B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.Y.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund.
Call E & B Giftware LLC toll-free at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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 MAY 11 2004; last revised FEB 11 2025.