The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08330·Announced 2008-07-15

American Weigh Scales Recalls Bench Scale Adapters Due to Fire Hazard

American Weigh Scales is recalling about 1,300 bench scale adapters because they can smoke, catch fire, and melt. Consumers should stop using them and return them for a credit or replacement.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with three reported incidents of smoking, but no injuries or deaths have been reported, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C., is recalling about 1,300 bench scale adapters due to a fire hazard. The recalled adapters are silver colored, have "MINI CHARGER" printed on the back, and feature a red light shining through a blue plastic piece when plugged in. "AC Adapter" is printed on a white label on the inner side. These adapters are used with bench scale models AMW-13, AMW-1000, AMW-2000, and AMW-500i.

The adapters can smoke, catch fire, and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers. American Weigh Scales has received three reports of incidents involving the adapters smoking after being plugged in. No injuries have been reported.

The adapters were sold 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. 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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
Bench Scale Adapters
Manufacturer
American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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