CPSC, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters
⚠ 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-2629.
The recall involves 110/220 volt All-in-One Universal Travel Adapters. The black adapter unit provides four different types of power connection, based on the different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters have the brand name "Targus" printed on the front. On the side of the adapter is a switch to allow the user to select one of the three country settings: "USA/Aust/N.Z." or "Europe" or "U.K."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2629.
Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Targus to receive 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 The Targus Online Store Sold The Adapters, Between November 2002 And May 2004, For About $20. 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-2629.
Consumers should call Targus at (877) 482-7487 (877-4-TARGUS), between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.targus.com/recall
About the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The CPSC protects consumers from injuries and deaths from thousands of types of consumer products — toys, furniture, electronics, appliances, and more.
Visit CPSC.gov →📣 Report an unsafe product to the CPSC
If you own this product and experienced a defect, near-miss, or injury, file a report with the CPSC. Consumer reports are the primary signal the agency uses to identify defect patterns and trigger future recalls. Your report is free, takes about 10 minutes, and can stay anonymous to the manufacturer.
Retail Stores Nationwide And The Targus Online Store Sold The Adapters, Between November 2002 And May 2004, For About $20. Recall FAQ
Retail Stores Nationwide And The Targus Online Store Sold The Adapters, Between November 2002 And May 2004, For About $20. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters. The notice was published on June 8, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 34,000 units are potentially affected.