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Smart AC 120W USB Inverter by Wagan® Tech
- Starting date:
- July 12, 2010
- Posting date:
- July 12, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002415
Affected products
Smart AC 120W USB Inverter by Wagan® Tech Corporation
Product description
This recall involves the Smart AC 120W USB inverter by Wagan® Tech Corporation. The inverter plugs into a 12V DC outlet (or a powered cigarette lighter) and can power other products through a 120V AC outlet.
Recalled USB inverters have an "cETL" marking on the back of the packaging.
Hazard identified
The recalled products have not been evaluated for safety against Canadian standards and bear an unauthorized cETL (Canadian Electrical Testing Labs) mark. The product may pose safety hazards to users.
Neither Health Canada nor Wagan® Tech Corporation has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these products.
Number sold
Approximately 2,692 of the recalled products were sold at Best Buy and Modern Outpost stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from March 2008 to April 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Wagan® Tech Corporation
Hayward
California
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a product replacement.
For more information, consumers may contact Wagan Tech Corporation Customer Service at 1-800-231-5806, or by email at customerservice@wagan.com.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:b50b5b50-9925-4f5b-901a-439953cbbfe3:e8d15ecc-c6d8-476d-b555-2d7b4c8dc325] website.