The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·97066·Announced 1997-02-06

Dollar Tree Recalls 60,000 Adapter Plug Packs for Fire and Shock Hazards

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling about 60,000 adapter plug packs sold in 1996 due to improper construction that creates fire and shock 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 (fire and shock hazards) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling approximately 60,000 adapter plug packs in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The adapters, which are used to connect three-pronged electrical plugs to two-slot grounded outlets, present potential fire and shock hazards due to improper construction. Additionally, the adapters were incorrectly identified as being listed with Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

The affected adapter plugs are made of orange rubber and are sold as sets of three enclosed in a plastic shell with a black backer card. The packaging is labeled in part with "3 PK...GROUNDING ADAPTER PLUG...For connection of 3 pronged plug to a 2 slot grounded outlet...UL LISTED...MADE IN CHINA." The rubber itself is imprinted with the words "CAUTION...CONNECT TAB TO GROUNDED SCREW...CHINA...15A...125V."

These adapter plugs were sold at Dollar Tree and Only One Dollar stores in the South, Midwest, and East regions from January 1996 through July 1996 for $1. CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these products, and the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers should stop using the adapter plugs immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Dollar Tree at (800) 876-8077.

The recalled product

Product
Dollar Tree adapter plug packs
Manufacturer
Only $1
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Adapters
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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