CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs
CPSC recall 02193 · announced July 2, 2002 · Pm · 22,000 units affected
The product
The 2-prong slip-on adapter plugs are used to connect American 2-pronged electrical plugs into various foreign outlets. The adapter plugs are plastic with a white matte finish. The only marking on the plug is "6A250V", which is molded on the bottom surface between the prongs of the adapter. No other writing appears on the adapters. PM International sold the adapter plugs individually and as part of a traveling kit with voltage converters. Only adapter plugs sold individually are included in the recall.
The hazard
The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these adapters and contact the store or catalog where purchased to receive a free replacement adapter.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): PM International received one report of a consumer, who received an electric shock when he contacted the exposed conductors, when he removed the plug.
Sold at: Catalogs and electronic stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs, from November 2000 through March 2002, for about $3.
Consumer contact: Consumers can contact PM International at (800) 377-6332 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.