Dual-Wattage Travel Converter (Samsonite) – Fire Hazard (2013)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Dual-Wattage Travel Converter Kits. The hazard is: The converter can overheat if a load in excess of 50 watts is applied to the converter while in the . Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled travel converters and contact Samsonite to return the product for a full refund.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026