The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13119·Announced 2013-02-12

Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Samsonite is recalling Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits because they can overheat if used with loads exceeding 50 watts, posing fire and burn risks.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Samsonite LLC is recalling approximately 20,000 Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits. These kits are designed to make standard U.S. and Canadian appliances usable abroad by converting 220-volt AC electricity to 110-volt AC. The kits include a black converter with a red switch to adjust wattage from 50 to 1600 watts, along with various adapter plugs.

The recall is being issued because the converter can overheat if a load in excess of 50 watts is applied while the device is in the 50-watt setting. This overheating poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in the United States.

The affected products were sold at retail stores nationwide and through the Samsonite online store from January 2011 through December 2012 for approximately $35. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled travel converters and contact Samsonite to return the product for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits
Manufacturer
Samsonite LLC, of Mansfield, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics
Hazard
Affected units
20,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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