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

Recalled July 15, 2008 · CPSC recall 08330 · Bench

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Hazard
The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 1,300
Incidents / injuries
American Weigh Scales has three reports of incidents involving the adapters smoking after plugged in. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What 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.

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

Product
Bench Scale Adapters
Manufacturer(s)
American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.
Retailers
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

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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