CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Targus Group International Inc., of Anaheim, Calif., is voluntarily recalling Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters. The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Universal All-in-One Plug AdaptersUnits: 34,000Manufacturer: Ahoku Electronics Co., of Taipei, TaiwanDistributor: Targus Group International Inc., of Anaheim, Calif.Hazard: The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Targus has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.Description: The recall involves 110/220 volt All-in-One Universal Travel Adapters. The black adapter unit provides four different types of power connection based on the different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters have the brand name "Targus" printed on the front. On the side of the adapter is a switch to allow the user to select one of the three country settings: "USA/Aust/N.Z." or "Europe" or "U.K."Sold at: Retail stores nationwide and the Targus online store sold the adapters between November 2002 and May 2004 for about $20.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Targus to receive a full refund.Consumer Contact: Consumer should call Targus at (877) 482-7487 (877-4-TARGUS), between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.targus.com/recall.

The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.

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Targus has not received any reports of incidents.

Retail stores nationwide and the Targus online store sold the adapters between November 2002 and May 2004 for about $20.

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