Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-07-15 · 08330
Hazards
The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
08330
Date
2008-07-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bench Scale Adapters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
China
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.