CPSC recall · Reported July 2, 2003
CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs
The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
Franzus Company LLC, of Beacon Falls, Conn. recalled The black or white plastic adapter plugs have names of specific countries or regions wher….
CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs was recalled by Franzus Company LLC, of Beacon Falls, Conn. in July 2, 2003. Reason: The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard …. Remedy: Free replacement adapter plugs.. Verify recall #03154 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Franzus Company LLC, of Beacon Falls, Conn. issued this CPSC recall-The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard ….
- None
- agency class
- July 2, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03154 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The black or white plastic adapter plugs have names of specific countries or regions where the plugs are intended for use written on the side. The writing includes "NORTHERN EUROPE," "GREAT BRITAIN," "NO. AMERICA," "AUSTRALIA," and "SO. EUROPE." Except for the names of these countries and regions, the recalled plugs have no other writing on them. Plugs with "MADE IN USA" printed between the prongs, or that have a screw between the prongs, are not included in the recall.
Reason for recall
The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Free replacement adapter plugs.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03154 |
| Date reported | July 2, 2003 |
| Date initiated | July 2, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Franzus Company LLC, of Beacon Falls, Conn. |
| Affected scope | About 29,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Free replacement adapter plugs.
- Check the recall number (03154) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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