Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric with Home Depot Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Outlet converters

Date of Recall

2017-10-10

CPSC Release Number

18-006

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 42,000

Importer

Home Depot Product Authority LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.

Sold By

Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.HomeDepot.com from February 2017 through July 2017 for about $5.

Problem/Hazard

The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when plugs inserted, posing shock and fire hazards.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received one report of a consumer who was shocked while using an outlet converter.

Description

This recall involves commercial electric 15-amp triplex outlet converters, also known as taps, with model number LA-05 and UPC 818897010121. The white plastic converters convert a single electrical outlet into three outlets with an outlet plug on the left, front and right side of the tap. The outlet taps measure 1.7 inches tall by 1.3 inches wide by 1.69 inches deep. On the front facing outlet, neutral and line (power socket) sizes are reversed. The model number is printed on the mold on the side that the prongs are located and the UPC number is printed on a sticker on the top of the converter along with the UL listing.

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

Home Depot toll-free at 877-527-0313 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday or online at www.homedepot.com and click on "Product Recalls" located under customer service for more information.

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