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

Active Recall Announced July 15, 2008 CPSC #08330

Quick answer

Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #08330, announced on July 15, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: American Weigh Scales.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Bench Scale Adapters

Recalled brands

American Weigh Scales

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.

Recall date

July 15, 2008

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08330?

CPSC recall #08330 covers Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 15, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #08330?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08330 is 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.. 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 Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard 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/2008/Bench-Scale-Adapters-Recalled-by-American-Weigh-Scales-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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