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Targus Announces Recall in the United Kingdom of All-In-One Universal Plug Adapters
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Targus is recalling about 2,400 international plug adapters sold in the UK.
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Name of product: Universal All-In-One Plug Adapters/Travel Power Adapter
Model: PA033E
Manufacturer: Ahoku Electronic Company, of Taipei, Taiwan.
Distributor: Targus Europe Ltd.
Hazard: The Safety Technology Authority (TUKES) in Finland has found that these adapters may pose a risk of electric shock. The product may also pose a risk of fire.
Incidents/Injuries: Targus has not received any consumer reports or complaints of electric shock or fire involving the product in actual use.
Description: The recall involves 110/220 volt All-In-One Universal Travel Adapters. The adapters provide four different types of power connections to allow users to use their electrical appliances in different electrical outlets worldwide. The adapter has the brand name 'Targus' on the front of the product and packaging model number PA033E on the reverse of the pack. The adapters that were sold in different countries may have different model numbers including: PA033U (sold in the U.S.), PA033C (sold in Canada) and PA033B (sold in Asia). The Targus branded adapter has also been sold as a part of kit. All model numbers and versions of the adapter are included within the scope of this recall. If an adapter resembles the picture below, the owner should contact Targus. The back of each adapter provides three different plugs that can be pulled out to be used in the regional setting selected. On the side of the adapter is a switch to allow the user to select one of the following three regional settings: "USA/Aust/N.Z." or "Europe" or "U.K." When the user selects the setting for "USA/Aust/N.Z.," the plugs may be swiveled for use in Australia and New Zealand, thus providing the fourth power plug option.
Distributed to: Adapters were sold through retail outlets and via the Targus online store for approximately € 20.
Manufactured in: The adapters were manufactured in Taiwan.
Remedy: To obtain a full refund, contact Targus at 08702420137 or on the web at http://www.targus.com/recall.
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