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Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric with Home Depot Due to Shock and Fire Hazards is CPSC recall #18006, announced on October 10, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact home depot for a full refund.. Affected brands: Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd., Home Depot Product Authority LLC.
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.
Affected products
Outlet converters
Recalled brands
Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd., Home Depot Product Authority LLC
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact Home Depot for a full refund.
Recall date
October 10, 2017
CPSC recall #18006 covers Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric with Home Depot Due to Shock and Fire Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 10, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #18006 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact home depot for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Outlet-Converters-Recalled-by-Ningbo-Litesun-Electric-with-Home-Depot. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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