June 8, 2004
Name
of product:
Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters
Units: 34,000
Manufacturer: Ahoku Electronics Co., of Taipei, Taiwan
Distributor: Targus Group International Inc., of Anaheim, Calif.
Hazard: The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a
shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Description: 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.”
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide and the Targus online store sold the
adapters between November 2002 and May 2004 for about $20.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact
Targus to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Consumer should call Targus at (888) 577-4097 between
8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company’s Web site
at http://www.targus.com/us/recall_powerplug.asp.