May
11, 2004
Name
of product:
Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plug
Units: About 187,000
Manufacturer: E & B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.Y.
Hazard: Multiple metal plugs can be extended from the product at one
time. Consumers touching an exposed plug while the adaptor is inserted into an
electric outlet can receive an electric shock.
Description: These universal electric outlet adaptor plugs were sold as
either the Worldwide or Universal Adaptor Plug under four brand names:
Samsonite , Royal Traveller, American Tourister and El Portal. “MODEL: 1804” is
written on the bottom of the adaptor plug. They contain three adaptor plugs
which are used by travelers worldwide to connect electrical plugs into
electrical sockets. The adaptors include a hard plastic case which houses the
three different plugs. A knob on the top of the product can be turned to extend
the plugs for use.
Sold at: Travel stores, airport gift shops, gift stores, luggage stores
and discount department stores nationwide from January 2001 through March 2004
for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B
Giftware LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund.
Consumer Contact: Consumer Contact: Call E & B Giftware LLC
toll-free at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.