PM International Ltd. · Recalled
CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs
The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 22,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $3
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Catalogs and electronic stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs, from November 2000 through March 2002, for about $3.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- PM International Ltd., of Edison, N.J.
Incident log
PM International received one report of a consumer, who received an electric shock when he contacted the exposed conductors, when he removed the plug.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these adapters and contact the store or catalog where purchased to receive a free replacement adapter.
Consumers can contact PM International at (800) 377-6332 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 02 2002; last revised SEP 24 2025.