Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric with Home Depot Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-10-10 · 18006
Hazards
The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when plugs inserted, posing shock and fire hazards.
Recall
Number
18006
Date
2017-10-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Outlet converters
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd., of China
Retailer(s)
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.HomeDepot.com from February 2017 through July 2017 for about $5.
Importer(s)
Home Depot Product Authority LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves 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 with an outlet plug on the left, front and right side of the tap. The outlet taps measure 1.7 inches tall by 1.3 inches wide by 1.69 inches deep. On the front facing outlet, neutral and line (power socket) sizes are reversed. The model number is printed on the mold on the side that the prongs are located and the UPC number is printed on a sticker on the top of the converter along with the UL listing.