CPSC recall · Reported October 10, 2017
Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric with Home Depot Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when plugs inserted, posing shock and fire hazards.
Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves commercial electric 15-amp triplex outlet converters, also known as ….
Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric with Home Depot Due to Shock and Fi… was recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd., of China in October 10, 2017. Reason: The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when pl…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact Home D…. Verify recall #18006 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when pl….
- None
- agency class
- October 10, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18006 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.
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Product description
This recall involves commercial electric 15-amp triplex outlet converters, also known as taps, with model number LA-05 and UPC 818897010121. The white plastic converters convert a single electrical outlet into three outlets with an outlet plug on the left, front and right side of the tap. The outlet taps measure 1.7 inches tall by 1.3 inches wide by 1.69 inches deep. On the front facing outlet, neutral and line (power socket) sizes are reversed. The model number is printed on the mold on the side that the prongs are located and the UPC number is printed on a sticker on the top of the converter along with the UL listing.
Reason for recall
The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when plugs inserted, posing shock and fire hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact Home Depot for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18006 |
| Date reported | October 10, 2017 |
| Date initiated | October 10, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd., of China |
| Affected scope | About 42,000 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact Home Depot for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (18006) 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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