Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales
Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales recalled?
The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Bench Scale Adapters
- Company
- American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.
- Quantity
- About 1,300
- 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.
- Recall date
- July 15, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- American Weigh Scales has three reports of incidents involving the adapters smoking after plugged in. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.