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CPSC recall · Reported May 11, 2004

CPSC, E & B Giftware LLC Announce Recall of Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plugs

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 electr…

Recall #
04133
Affected scope
About 187,000
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E and B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.y. recalled These universal electric outlet adaptor plugs were sold as either the Worldwide or Univer… - a moderate-severity action.

CPSC, E & B Giftware LLC Announce Recall of Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plugs was recalled by E and B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.y. in May 11, 2004. Reason: Multiple metal plugs can be extended from the product at one time. Consumers touching an exposed plug, while …. Remedy: Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware LLC for a replacement it…. Verify recall #04133 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

E and B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.y. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Multiple metal plugs can be extended from the product at one time. Consumers touching an exposed plug, while ….

Moderate
severity level
May 11, 2004
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04133 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #04133) was formally reported on May 11, 2004. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. E and B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.y. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 187,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 187,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 04133
Date reported May 11, 2004
Date initiated May 11, 2004
Recalling firm E and B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.y.
Affected scope About 187,000
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

Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund.

  • Check the recall number (04133) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by E and B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.y.. Units affected: About 187,000.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 11, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04133.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (04133) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported May 11, 2004. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.