CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs

Active Recall Announced July 2, 2002 CPSC #02193

Quick answer

CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs is CPSC recall #02193, announced on July 2, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The 2-prong slip-on adapter plugs are used to connect American 2-pronged electrical plugs into various foreign outlets. The adapter plugs are plastic with a white matte finish. The only marking on the plug is "6A250V", which is molded on the bottom surface between the prongs of the adapter. No other writing appears on the adapters. PM International sold the adapter plugs individually and as part of a traveling kit with voltage converters. Only adapter plugs sold individually are included in the recall. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using these adapters and contact the store or catalog where purchased to receive a free replacement adapter.. Affected brand: PM International Ltd..

Hazard

The 2-prong slip-on adapter plugs are used to connect American 2-pronged electrical plugs into various foreign outlets. The adapter plugs are plastic with a white matte finish. The only marking on the plug is "6A250V", which is molded on the bottom surface between the prongs of the adapter. No other writing appears on the adapters. PM International sold the adapter plugs individually and as part of a traveling kit with voltage converters. Only adapter plugs sold individually are included in the recall.

Affected products

Adapter plugs

Recalled brands

PM International Ltd.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these adapters and contact the store or catalog where purchased to receive a free replacement adapter.

Recall date

July 2, 2002

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02193?

CPSC recall #02193 covers CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 2, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The 2-prong slip-on adapter plugs are used to connect American 2-pronged electrical plugs into various foreign outlets. The adapter plugs are plastic with a white matte finish. The only marking on the plug is "6A250V", which is molded on the bottom surface between the prongs of the adapter. No other writing appears on the adapters. PM International sold the adapter plugs individually and as part of a traveling kit with voltage converters. Only adapter plugs sold individually are included in the recall.

What is the remedy for recall #02193?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02193 is consumers should immediately stop using these adapters and contact the store or catalog where purchased to receive a free replacement adapter.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-PM-International-Ltd-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-International-Adapter-Plugs. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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