Electronics : Recoton ADF1650 50/1600W Dual Wattage Travel Converter

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Rating:

- Don't Buy This!
I bought this converter for a trip to Spain. Each time I used it, I smelled a plastic burning odor and the unit was too hot to handle. I had to unplug whatever device was connected to it and wait about 10 minutes before removing it from the wall outlet. When I took it to Peru four months later, I had the same experience, only this time it "exploded" while using my electric shaver. I immediately unplugged the shaver and grabbed a towel to remove the converter from the outlet. The room smelled strongly of burning plastic. Unfortunately, I burned out the motor of the shaver. I also noticed that the cell phone I had tried to charge earlier in the day had not charged. The charger was burned out and obviously no longer works back home in the states.

To add insult to injury, I've been bounced around from service rep to service rep trying to contact the company. I've been issued four "case numbers" each time I call in. Now they've got me waiting for a call from the legal department. Do they smell a lawsuit?

My recommendation is to NOT buy this device. Another review talks of how heavy the unit is and how the user had to prop it up. That's definitely been my experience. In Spain, I had to use the two prong accessory to plug it into the recessed outlet in the bathroom. I actually had to hold the unit to keep it from falling out. (Yes, I know, not smart, holding an electrical device while in the bathroom!)

Spend a few extra bucks and get a better converter.

Rating:

- Worked well until it smoked
It worked fine for charging camera batteries, etc. When it was used with a hair dryer, it went up in smoke. If you are planning on using it for light duty, it should do just fine, but don't plan on running heavier loads through it.

Rating:

- DOA
My wife recently traveled to Germany with this unfortunate converter choice. It failed to operate. I caught several of the other reviews on this item that also indicated instant or premature death. Think there might be a trend. I can not recommend.

Rating:

- Not Sure If This Works
I took this thing to Tokyo. It was basically a waste of space. I'm not sure if it was the voltage in Tokyo or if I just got a busted piece of equipment. It would charge my phone with it but it would only last a few minutes so I just plugged it straight into the wall and it worked even better.

Rating:

- Overheats and stops working.
I'm on Amazon today looking for a replacement for this exact converter. I tried using it on several trips...two in Europe and 1 in Asia. Each time, I had problems with it overheating and shutting off. It has now gotten to the point that it only works for about 10 min before turning off. While I never had smoke or sparks like the other reviewer, it has not been a great or reliable converter. On top of that, its very heavy.

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