Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
What was recalled
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.
Hazard
The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Injuries
American Weigh Scales has three reports of incidents involving the adapters smoking after plugged in. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
China
Where it was 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.
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