Emporia Recalls North America Smart Plugs Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Emporia Smart Plugs
Date of Recall
2023-09-07CPSC Release Number
23-274Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 80,000Importer
Emporia Energy Corp., of Littleton, ColoradoSold By
Online at shopemporiaenergy.com and Amazon.com from July 2022 through May 2023 for between $12 and $35.Problem/Hazard
The recalled smart plugs are not adequately grounded and can pose an electric shock to the user.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received two reports that the plugs were not properly grounded causing the units not to operate. No injuries have been reported.Description
This recall involves Emporia's North America Smart Plugs. The smart plugs have a white finish exterior. Emporia is printed on the front. The plugs allow consumers to monitor the energy use and control most home appliances with the Emporia App, including fans, lamps, humidifiers, and other electronics from a smartphone. This recall only affects the 120V North American plugs, the 240V EU. They measure approximately 3-1/2 inches wide, 1-1/2 inches high, and 1 inch deep. The smart plugs were sold individually or in multi-packs.
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