American Weigh Scales · Recalled
Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 1,300
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- 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.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.
Incident log
American Weigh Scales has three reports of incidents involving the adapters smoking after plugged in. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
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 15 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
