Samsonite Recalls Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #13119
Recall Date
2013-02-12
Manufacturer
Samsonite LLC, of Mansfield, Mass.
Units Affected
About 20,000
Products Involved
Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled travel converters and contact Samsonite to return the product for a full refund.
Reported Injuries
None reported in the U.S.
Sold At
Retail stores nationwide and at the Samsonite on-line store from January 2011 through December 2012 for approximately $35.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28