Reported Oct 10, 2017
Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric with Home Depot Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd. of China
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact Home Depot for a full refund.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Outlet converters
- UPCs
818897010121- Amount recalled
- About 42,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.HomeDepot.com from February 2017 through July 2017 for about $5..
Why it was recalled
The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when plugs inserted, posing shock and fire hazards.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: The firm has received one report of a consumer who was shocked while using an outlet converter.
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