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CPSC, Targus Announce Recall of International Plug Adapters

Home product recall 04-152. Announced by CPSC on Jun 8, 2004.

  • CPSC: stop using it
CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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Announced by CPSC on Jun 8, 2004. 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 adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Targus to receive a full refund.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: Consumers should call Targus at (877) 482-7487 (877-4-TARGUS), between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company’s website at www.targus.com/recall

Which ones are recalled?

The recall involves 110/220 volt All-in-One Universal Travel Adapters. The black adapter unit provides four different types of power connection, based on the different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters have the brand name “Targus” printed on the front. On the side of the adapter is a switch to allow the user to select one of the three country settings: “USA/Aust/N.Z.” or “Europe” or “U.K.”

34,000 units, as CPSC gives them.

Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Made by Ahoku Electronics Co., Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Distributed by Targus Group International Inc., Anaheim, Calif.
  • Retail stores nationwide and the Targus online store sold the adapters, between November 2002 and May 2004, for about $20.
  • Made in Taiwan, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

Targus has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

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.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • 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.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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