Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 08330 · announced July 15, 2008 · American Weigh Scales · 1,300 units affected
The product
The recalled bench adapters are silver colored. "MINI CHARGER" is printed on the back of the adapter. When plugged in a red light shines through a blue plastic piece on the outer side of the adapter. "AC Adapter" is printed on a white label on the inner side. The adapters are used with bench scale model AMW-13, AMW-1000, AMW-2000, and AMW-500i.
The hazard
The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the adapters and return them to American Weigh Scales for a credit towards the purchase of another product, or to receive a replacement adapter. Replacement adapters will be black in color. American Weigh Scales will reimburse consumers for shipping and handling charges on returns.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): American Weigh Scales has three reports of incidents involving the adapters smoking after plugged in. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Online at www.americanweigh.com, www.gramscales.com, www.kitchenscales.com, and www.postalscales.com and through American Weigh Scales distributors from February 2008 through March 2008 for about $10.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact American Weigh Scales toll-free at (866) 643-3444 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.americanweigh.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.