Outlet Converters Recalled by Ningbo Litesun Electric with Home Depot Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
CPSC recall 18006. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The outlet converters front outlet prongs are not configured correctly, resulting in reverse polarity when plugs inserted, posing shock and fire hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outlet converters and contact Home Depot for a full refund.
CPSC recall 18006 has the recall date 10 Oct 2017. The notice names the firm Ningbo Litesun Electric. The recall has about 42,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received one report of a consumer who was shocked while using an outlet converter. |
|---|---|
| Units | 42,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves commercial electric 15-amp triplex outlet converters, also known as taps, with model number LA-05 and UPC 818897010121. The white plastic converters convert a single electrical outlet into three outlets with an outlet plug on the left, front and right side of the tap. The outlet taps measure 1.7 inches tall by 1.3 inches wide by 1.69 inches deep. On the front facing outlet, neutral and line (power socket) sizes are reversed. The model number is printed on the mold on the side that the prongs are located and the UPC number is printed on a sticker on the top of the converter along with the UL listing. |
| Product | Outlet converters, About 42,000 |
| Sold at | Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.HomeDepot.com from February 2017 through July 2017 for about $5. |
| Manufacturer | Ningbo Litesun Electric Co. Ltd., of China |
| Importer | Home Depot Product Authority LLC |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 42,000Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 31%
- Recalls on the register that name Ningbo Litesun Electric
- 1
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18006. https://recallregister.com/product/8153-outlet-converters-recalled-by-ningbo-litesun-electric-with-home-depot/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18006 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received one report of a consumer who was shocked while using an outlet converter.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.HomeDepot.com from February 2017 through July 2017 for about $5.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18006?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18006?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 42,000