Recall #23-274 · Published September 7, 2023

Emporia Smart Plugs

Emporia Recalls North America Smart Plugs Due to Electric Shock Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Emporia Smart Plugs from Emporia Energy Corp. on September 7, 2023. CPSC identifies this hazard: The recalled smart plugs are not adequately grounded and can pose an electric shock to the user. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled smart plugs and contact Emporia to receive a full refund or a free replacement smart plug. Emporia will remotely disable the smart plug and consumers should discard the smart plug. The smart plug must be connected to the internet for remote disabling process to be effective. Consumers unable to connect to the internet to allow the remote disabling process can ship the item back to Emporia at no cost. Once the smart plug is disabled or returned to Emporia, a free replacement smart plug or a full refund will be issued.

Recalled Smart Plug
Recalled Smart Plug
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Why it was recalled

The recalled smart plugs are not adequately grounded and can pose an electric shock to the user.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received two reports that the plugs were not properly grounded causing the units not to operate. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled smart plugs and contact Emporia to receive a full refund or a free replacement smart plug. Emporia will remotely disable the smart plug and consumers should discard the smart plug. The smart plug must be connected to the internet for remote disabling process to be effective. Consumers unable to connect to the internet to allow the remote disabling process can ship the item back to Emporia at no cost. Once the smart plug is disabled or returned to Emporia, a free replacement smart plug or a full refund will be issued.

Remedy type: Refund, Replace

Product and sales details

Recall number
23-274
Units
About 80,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Online at shopemporiaenergy.com and Amazon.com from July 2022 through May 2023 for between $12 and $35.
Importer
Emporia Energy Corp., of Littleton, Colorado

Emporia Smart Plugs

Recall contact information

Emporia toll-free at 844-367-6742 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at support@emporiaenergy.com or online at www.emporiaenergy.com/recall or www.emporiaenergy.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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