Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts

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Our 7-piece Converter Kit changes the power from U.S. 110/120 volts to 220/240 volts and changes plug shape--so you can use your appliances worldwide. Includes one dual-watt converter with six separate adapter plugs--bring the whole kit or only what you need. Works in over 150 countries on every continent. Low setting (up to 50 watts) is perfect for most electric shavers, battery chargers and curling irons. High setting (up to 1800 watts) is compatible with most hair dryers, travel steamers and irons. Includes travel case with color-coded world map that shows you which adapter to use.

Important: For small appliances and chargers only. Always check your appliance's wattage requirement and your destination's voltage standard to ensure compatibility.

Converts power--and changes plug shape.
This comprehensive kit does both, making it easy to use your travel appliances in over 150 countries worldwide.

Two settings--50 or 1800 watts.
Great for most electric shavers, curling irons, battery chargers, hair dryers, travel steamers and irons.

Caution:
Not for use with computers, stereos, TVs, DVD players and massagers.

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7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts

SKU# 599464p

Customer Rating

Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
2.1 stars
(based on 16 reviews)
38% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable(5), Easy to configure(5), Easy to use(4)
Cons:
Not durable(6), Unreliable(8)
Best Uses:
Travel(9)
Describe Yourself:
Casual user(7), Enthusiast(3), Power user(3)
Primary use:
Personal(13)
 
Don't Buy This Product!
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By Disappointed CunsumerVerified Reviewer from Virginia Beach, Virginia on 1/10/2010
Gift:
No
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
Not Durable, Unreliable
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

Bought two kits for overseas use. After very little use, both units stopped operating.

 
Fried in 15 seconds
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By Fried in BelgiumVerified Reviewer from Cincinnati, OH on 1/8/2010
Gift:
No
Cons:
Not Durable, Unreliable
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

I used this product and within 15 seconds, the thing caught on fire. I'm not one to mess with electricity, but when it said that I should set the device on 50W for curling irons, and I was using a curling iron, I expected the thing to be able to handle the charge.I can't believe I spent [$] on this thing. What a waste.

[0 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
burnt out on me
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By not a fan from Dallas, tx on 12/16/2009
Cons:
Not Durable, Unreliable
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

I used it in Australia to charge my laptop and it blew up....

 
Missing China 3 prong adapter (GB 1002)
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By Terry the PirateVerified Reviewer from Beijing, PRC on 9/16/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Easy To Configure, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

There are multiple outlet types in China. The newest buildings use a 3 prong outlet that will not accept the 2 prong angled adapter (safety feature). All the hotels I used had the US adapters available. There are adapters available in large cities in China.

 
Not durable
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By Mamma MiaVerified Reviewer from Atlanta, GA on 8/9/2009
Gift:
No
Cons:
Not Durable
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

We bought this converter a few months back but it the converter blew up after the first use. We decided to give it a second chance and exactlly the same thing happened. Not very good for travel or leisure.

 
Buying our second one!
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By KateVerified Reviewer from Connecticut on 7/1/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Durable, Easy To Configure, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

I bought one of these in 1998 for a trip to Ireland. We've taken it all over the world in the last 11 years, and have never been disappointed with it's performance. I'm here to buy a second set for our family, as we are travelling to different destinations and wish to avoid a fight over who gets to take it.

 
Work fine until the fuse popped
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By jdkarr01Verified Reviewer from Chicago, IL on 5/10/2009
Pros:
Easy To Configure
Cons:
Not Durable, Poor Design
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

This product was fine until we plugged in a 1500 watt travel hair dryer. Sure I wasn't surprised that it blew. However, finding a replacement fuse was insane (still working on it).

 
Worked well in Ethiopia
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By Ethiopia AdventurerVerified Purchaser from Portland, OR on 3/8/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Durable
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

Worked well in Ethiopia. Only supports two prong plugs wished it had supported three prong plugs.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
product did not function in south africa
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By noneVerified Purchaser from newyork on 2/24/2009
Gift:
No
Cons:
Unreliable
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

tried to use in south africa- did not function (my roommates unit from [...] did work. iam returning this product to brookstone (also the servide plan.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
don't buy this!
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By Banana from ukraine on 2/14/2009
Gift:
No
Cons:
Not Durable, Unreliable
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

this worked w/ my hair straightener in Ukraine for about five minutes before starting to smoke and blowing a fuse in my apartment! thankfully my $120 hair straightener is ok! ridiculous!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good product if not abused!
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By AltaziVerified Reviewer from Pacific Northwest on 2/13/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Configure, Versatile
Best Uses:
Portable Devices, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

The carrying case seems a little flimsy, but the actual product seems to be well-made and feels solid. The product works as advertised when you don't abuse it. Others have mentioned problems when using this product with laptops. This product has a 50W maximum on the low setting, and most laptops require more than 50W - no surprise that something got smoked. Be careful to follow the instructions, and don't exceed the unit's power rating, and you should have no problems. FWIW, this are the opinions of an electronic design engineer.

 
Works fine, but pay attention!
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By AltaziVerified Reviewer from Northwest Oregon on 2/8/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Consistent Performance, Durable, Easy To Configure, Versatile
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

This product works as advertised. It seems well made and the connections are quite solid. If you overload the 50W setting, you risk damaging the converter. Most laptops require more than 50W, so people who complained about this got what they deserve. Pay attention to the cautions, they type of loads, and be careful how you set the load selector - 50W or 1800W.
This is the opinion of an electronic design engineer.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
I wouldn't buy this product again!
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By M from Denver, CO on 2/7/2009
Gift:
Yes
Cons:
Unreliable
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

The charger was a present to my daughter who is attending school in Australia. It worked the first 2 times with the battery charger, but the third time, after only 5 minutes, it overheated. popped and was smoking. Thank goodness she wasn't using it with her computer! I hate to think what could have happened if she had stepped out while it was charging!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Terrible product
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By Alex from New York, NY on 1/28/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
Unreliable
Best Uses:
None
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

After the first night using the product, it overheated the prongs so much that the adapter started to brown and melt. By the end of my 12 day trip to Australia, it had fried my Apple Macbook charger, causing me to have to make a $130 purchase while on vacation inorder to continue being able to use my computer.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Really?!
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By ColleenVerified Reviewer from Lund, Sweden on 1/12/2009
Gift:
No
Cons:
Unreliable
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

I bought this last week for my five month stay in Sweden, and within the first five minutes of using it with my laptop, it blew. At least my laptop survived unscathed.

[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Looks good
Review for 7-Piece Converter Kit for Appliances 50-1800 Watts - Customer Ratings
By eztravelerVerified Purchaser from Texas on 11/10/2008
Gift:
No
Pros:
Attractive Design, Durable
Describe Yourself:
Midrange Shopper
I Am A:
Family Older Kids
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about 7 PIECE CONVERTER KIT WORLD:

This is going to be a gift for my son who is traveling to Europe this summer. However as I lived abroad for 20 years I know this kit has just about everything except a South African plug.

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