Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 08330 · Jul 15, 2008 · American Weigh Scales
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08330
- Date
- Jul 15, 2008
- Company
- American Weigh Scales
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Bench Scale Adapters
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Weigh Scales has three reports of incidents involving the adapters smoking after plugged in. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bench scale adapters?
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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.