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

Recall 04-133 · May 11, 2004 · E and B Giftware

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
04-133 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 11, 2004
Brand
E and B Giftware
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plug
Hazard
Electric shock hazard
Hazard type
Electric shock
Units
About 187,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
February 11, 2025

What 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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plug · About 187,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Travel stores, airport gift shops, gift stores, luggage stores and discount department stores nationwide, from January 2001 through March 2004, for about $13.; E and B Giftware LLC, of Yonkers, N.Y..

Consumer contact

Call E & B Giftware LLC toll-free at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Universal Electric Outlet Adaptor Plug (About 187,000 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Electric shock hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 11, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.