CPSC, Franzus Company LLC Announce Recall of International Adapter Plugs
Home product recall 03-154. Announced by CPSC on Jul 2, 2003.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jul 2, 2003. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The adapter plug can separate, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electrocution and shock hazard to consumers.
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What should you do?
Free replacement adapter plugs.
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- How to reach the firm: Contact the Franzus Co. at (800) 706-7063 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at service@franzus.com
Which ones are recalled?
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.
About 29,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
International Adapter Plugs.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Franzus Company LLC, Beacon Falls, Conn.
- Catalog and retail stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs in sets of five, from April 2002 through June 2003, for between $10 and $40.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
The Franzus Co. has received two reports of the plugs separating. No injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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