The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·02193·Announced 2002-07-02

PM International Recalls 22,000 Adapter Plugs Due to Shock Hazard

PM International is recalling about 22,000 adapter plugs because they can expose live electrical conductors, posing an electric shock hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant injury report (electric shock) and a hazard of electrocution, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (score 4) involving significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

PM International Ltd. is recalling approximately 22,000 2-prong slip-on adapter plugs. These plastic adapters, marked "6A250V" on the bottom, are used to connect American 2-pronged electrical plugs into foreign outlets. The recall includes only adapter plugs sold individually, not those sold as part of a traveling kit with voltage converters.

The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors. This defect poses an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers. PM International received one report of a consumer receiving an electric shock after contacting the exposed conductors while removing the plug.

The adapter plugs were sold nationwide through catalogs and electronic stores from November 2000 through March 2002 for about $3 each. Consumers should immediately stop using these adapters and contact the store or catalog where purchased to receive a free replacement adapter. Consumers can also contact PM International at (800) 377-6332 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Adapter plugs
Manufacturer
PM International Ltd., of Edison, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Adapters
Hazard
Affected units
22,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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