CPSCGeneral Alert

Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard

Name: Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.
SKU: CPSC-08330
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Recalling FirmAmerican Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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