The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18006·Announced 2017-10-10

Ningbo Litesun Outlet Converters Recalled for Shock and Fire Hazards

Ningbo Litesun Electric is recalling about 42,000 outlet converters sold at Home Depot due to reverse polarity, which poses shock and fire hazards.

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 (shock and fire hazard) with one reported injury, but no fatalities or serious injuries are reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd. is recalling 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. The recall involves about 42,000 units sold at Home Depot stores nationwide and online from February 2017 through July 2017 for about $5.

The front outlet prongs on the converters are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when plugs are inserted. This defect poses shock and fire hazards. The firm has received one report of a consumer who was shocked while using an outlet converter.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact Home Depot for a full refund. Home Depot can be reached toll-free at 877-527-0313 or online at www.homedepot.com.

The recalled product

Product
Outlet converters
Manufacturer
Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd., of China
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical
Hazard
Affected units
42,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 818897010121

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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