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CPSCRecalled Jul 15, 2008 · #08330

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

Hazard

The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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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.

Product details

Product
Bench Scale Adapters
Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Manufacturer
American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.
Model numbers
1000, 2000
UPCs
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.
Made in
China

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice