TJX Ireland Unlimited Company t/a TK Maxx and Homesense recalls Travelon UK Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Europe Grounded Travel Adapter Plug and Travelon Universal Adapter Plug Set
TJX Ireland Unlimited Company is recalling the Travelon UK Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Europe Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, and Travelon Universal Adapter Plug Set due to a risk of electric shock. The products do not comply with safety standards, which could lead to electric shock to the consumer.
- Brand
- Travelon
- Product
- Travelon UK Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Europe Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Universal Adapter Plug Set
- Retailer
- TK Maxx and Homesense
- What to do
- Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund.
TJX Ireland Unlimited Company, operating as TK Maxx and Homesense, has announced a recall for several Travelon adapter plugs. The affected products include the Travelon UK Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Europe Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, and the Travelon Universal Adapter Plug Set. These items were available for purchase between April 2022 and May 2023 in the Republic of Ireland.
The recall is due to a significant safety risk, as these adapters do not conform to the necessary safety standards. Specifically, the plug portion and pins fail to meet dimensional requirements, and they do not pass the electric strength test. This could allow for single pin insertion, which poses a risk of electric shock to users.
Customers who have purchased these products are advised to stop using them immediately. They can return the adapters to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund. For any additional questions regarding this recall, customers can reach out to TK Maxx via email or phone.
From the official notice
Notice details Publication date: 14 June 2023 TJX Ireland Unlimited Company t/a TK Maxx and Homesense is carrying out a recall on Travelon UK Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Europe Grounded Travel Adapter Plug and Travelon Universal Adapter Plug Set. The risk presented by these products is electric shock. The products do not comply with the relevant safety standard as the plug portio…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Travelon UK Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Europe Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Universal Adapter Plug Set being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. TJX Ireland Unlimited Company is recalling the Travelon UK Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Europe Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, and Travelon Universal Adapter Plug Set due to a risk of electric shock. The products do not comply with safety standards, which could lead to electric shock to the consumer.
Why is Travelon UK Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Europe Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Universal Adapter Plug Set being recalled?
The recall relates to a electric shock hazard. TJX Ireland Unlimited Company is recalling the Travelon UK Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Europe Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, and Travelon Universal Adapter Plug Set due to a risk of electric shock. The products do not comply with safety standards, which could lead to electric shock to the consumer.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund.
Where was Travelon UK Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Europe Grounded Travel Adapter Plug, Travelon Universal Adapter Plug Set sold?
It was sold via TK Maxx and Homesense.
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