Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1315.
This recall involves the Samsonite Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits used to make standard U.S. and Canadian appliances usable abroad. The kit includes one black converter to change 220-volt AC electricity to 110-volt AC, two adapter plugs with round prongs, two with flat prongs and one grounded adapter plug with three flat prongs. The converter has a red switch to adjust the wattage of the appliance from 50 to 1600 watts. The words "Dual-Wattage Converter" and "Do Not Use 50W on Hair Dryer" appear on the front of the converter. The Samsonite logo appears on each piece in the set.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1315.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled travel converters and contact Samsonite to return the product for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Retail Stores Nationwide And At The Samsonite On-line Store From January 2011 Through December 2012 For Approximately $35. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1315.
Samsonite; toll-free at (800) 382-7259 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; at e-mail recall@samsonite.com or online at www.samsonite.com/recall
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Retail Stores Nationwide And At The Samsonite On-line Store From January 2011 Through December 2012 For Approximately $35. Recall FAQ
Retail Stores Nationwide And At The Samsonite On-line Store From January 2011 Through December 2012 For Approximately $35. is the subject of an electronics recall: Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn Hazards. The notice was published on February 12, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 20,000 units are potentially affected.