CPSC Recall in 2023: Emporia Recalls North America Smart Plugs Due to Electric Shock Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2023.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 23-274

Date: September 07, 2023

Product Name: Emporia Smart Plugs

Recall Description:

This recall involves Emporia’s North America Smart Plugs. The smart plugs have a white finish exterior. Emporia is printed on the front. The plugs allow consumers to monitor the energy use and control most home appliances with the Emporia App, including fans, lamps, humidifiers, and other electronics from a smartphone. This recall only affects the 120V North American plugs, the 240V EU. They measure approximately 3-1/2 inches wide, 1-1/2 inches high, and 1 inch deep. The smart plugs were sold individually or in multi-packs.

Hazard Description:

The recalled smart plugs are not adequately grounded and can pose an electric shock to the user.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 80,000

Incidents:

The firm has received two reports that the plugs were not properly grounded causing the units not to operate. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Online at shopemporiaenergy.com and Amazon.com from July 2022 through May 2023 for between $12 and $35.

Manufactured In:

China