CPSC recall 13119
Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-22
On 2015-01-22 the CPSC announced a recall of Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits by Samsonite, citing the converter can overheat if a load in excess of 50 watts is applied to the converter while in the 50-watt setting. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13119 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2013-02-12 |
| Published | 2015-01-22 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Samsonite |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits | This recall involves the Samsonite Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits used to make standard U.S. and Canadian appliances usable abroad. The kit includes one black converter to change 220-volt AC electricity to 110-volt AC, two adapter plugs with round prongs, two with flat prongs and one grounded adapter plug with three flat prongs. The converter has a red switch to adjust the wattage of the appliance from 50 to 1600 watts. The words "Dual-Wattage Converter" and "Do Not Use 50W on Hair Dryer" appear on the front of the converter. The Samsonite logo appears on each piece in the set.
Reason
The converter can overheat if a load in excess of 50 watts is applied to the converter while in the 50-watt setting. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Samsonite-Recalls-Dual-Wattage-Travel-Converter-Kits
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