The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·88070·Announced 1988-08-25

Radio Shack Recalls Archer Outlet Adapters for Travel Voltage Converters

Radio Shack is recalling Archer outlet adapter sets sold since November 1987 because the housing could separate, exposing users to live electrical contacts.

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 (electrocution/shock hazard) where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Tandy Corporation, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is voluntarily recalling Archer brand outlet adapter sets sold in Radio Shack stores nationwide since November 1987. These adapters are used with voltage converters to operate electrical appliances, such as hairdryers, irons, and shavers, while traveling abroad.

The recall is due to a safety defect where the housing on some adapters could separate from the base when the user attempts to remove the adapter from the outlet. This separation exposes the consumer to live electrical contacts, creating a risk of electrocution or shock.

The product was sold for $7.95. Owners of these kits are urged to immediately return them to the nearest Radio Shack store for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Radio Shack Recalls Adapters for Travel Voltage Converters
Manufacturer
RadioShack
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Adapters
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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