Official recall notice
CPSCN/A
Converters Recalled by Coast Electronics Supply
- Recall date
- 2000-04-04
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 18,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The product presents an electrical shock hazard because the unplugged end of the cord is energized when the other end is plugged in.
Recommended action
What to do
Stop using the product immediately and return it to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
Product description
The recall involves AC converters that are used to convert overseas consumer products that run on 220 volts to American household current at 110 volts and vice-versa. The converter is available in nine different watts varying from 100 watts to 3000 watts. It is labeled in part, "UP/DOWN AC-CONVERTER...220V...110V...TAIWAN."
Reported incidents
A 4-year-old boy was shocked when he grasped the end of the cord.