The adapter kit can overheat posing a risk of fire
of ConsumerAffairs
WakaWaka North America of Dover, Del., is recalling about 900 electrical adapter kits in the U.S. and Canada.
The Adapter Kit can overheat posing a risk of fire, and the plastic shell of the adapter can open exposing a risk of shock to consumers.
The company has received four reports of adapters overheating, including reports of an adapter smoking and one report of an adapter exploding. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves WakaWaka electrical adapter kits, which allow consumers to charge their electrical equipment using AC current. The components of the kit are black and include the adapter, a U.S.-style two-blade plug, a European-style two-prong plug, a USB cable and ten different types of connectors.
"Travel Charger, Input 180-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.2A, Output 5.0V-500mA" is imprinted on the front of the unit right below the pins on the adapter.
The adapter kits, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at www.waka-waka.com from November 2013 to April 2015 for about $9.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter kit and contact WakaWaka for a full refund. WakaWaka is contacting consumers directly.
Consumers may contact WakaWaka toll-free at 888-472-6792 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) and online at www.waka-waka.com and click on “urgent recall.”