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Description: Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2008 Release #08-330 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 643-3444 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Bench Scale Adapters Units: About 1,300 Manufacturer: American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C. Hazard: The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers. 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. Sold at: 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. Manufactured in: China 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. Consumer 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 [Learn More]

Recall Information

Country of OriginChina
Recall Date07/15/2008
Recall ID4372
Recall Number08330
Product TypeScales
HazardFire & Fire-Related Burn
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