CPSCGeneral Alert
Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
Published: July 15, 2008Recall ID: 08330Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Bench Scale Adapters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Bench-Scale-Adapters-Recalled-by-American-Weigh-Scales-Due-to-Fire-Hazard |
| Title | Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/21861acfb2db4d30a803ea180b3a3653.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Bench Scale Adapter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5253275193c0451686b7559408d35c7f.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Bench Scale Adapter |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | American Weigh Scales has three reports of incidents involving the adapters smoking after plugged in. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Bench Scale Adapters |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,300 |
| Recall I D | 4372 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2008-07-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 08330 |
| Manufacturers › Name | American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |