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Electronics & Technology/Batteries & Chargers

Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

Agency Publication Date: February 12, 2013
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Summary

Samsonite has recalled approximately 20,000 Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits because the black converter can overheat and pose fire and burn risks to consumers. This happens specifically when the device is set to 50 watts but used with an appliance requiring more power. The kit includes six pieces, all featuring the Samsonite logo: one black converter and five different adapter plugs. Consumers should immediately stop using these converters and contact Samsonite to return the product for a full refund.

Risk

The converter can overheat if a load exceeding 50 watts is applied while the device is in the 50-watt setting, creating a risk of fire or burns. While no injuries have been reported in the U.S., the potential for overheating under standard use conditions makes the product dangerous.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your travel kit for the Samsonite logo and the words 'Dual-Wattage Converter' and 'Do Not Use 50W on Hair Dryer' printed on the front of the black converter.
  2. Identify if your kit was purchased between January 2011 and December 2012 from a retail store or Samsonite's website.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled travel converter kit if it matches these descriptions.
  4. Contact Samsonite toll-free at (800) 382-7259 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email recall@samsonite.com to arrange a return for a full refund.
  5. Visit www.samsonite.com/recall for additional information and online return instructions.
  6. For further questions or to report a related incident, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled travel converters and contact Samsonite to return the product for a full refund.

Contact: Samsonite; toll-free at (800) 382-7259 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; at e-mail recall@samsonite.com or online at www.samsonite.com/recall

Affected Products

Product: Samsonite Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kit
Date Ranges: Sold from January 2011 through December 2012

Product Images

The Samsonite Dual Wattage Travel Converter Kit has six pieces

The Samsonite Dual Wattage Travel Converter Kit has six pieces

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13119
Status: Active
Sold By: Retail stores nationwide and at the Samsonite on-line store from January 2011 through December 2012 for approximately $35.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 20,000
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Samsonite LLC, of Mansfield, Mass.
Contact: Samsonite; toll-free at (800) 382-7259 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; at e-mail recall@samsonite.com or online at www.samsonite.com/recall
Agency Last Updated: January 22, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response