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CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs

U.S. CPSCElectric shockJul 2, 2002
Recalled adapter plugs
Recalled adapter plugs

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these adapters and contact the store or catalog where purchased to receive a free replacement adapter.

Incidents & injuries

PM International received one report of a consumer, who received an electric shock when he contacted the exposed conductors, when he removed the plug.

Product description

The 2-prong slip-on adapter plugs are used to connect American 2-pronged electrical plugs into various foreign outlets. The adapter plugs are plastic with a white matte finish. The only marking on the plug is "6A250V", which is molded on the bottom surface between the prongs of the adapter. No other writing appears on the adapters. PM International sold the adapter plugs individually and as part of a traveling kit with voltage converters. Only adapter plugs sold individually are included in the recall.

Sold on

Catalogs and electronic stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs, from November 2000 through March 2002, for about $3.

Contact the company

Consumers can contact PM International at (800) 377-6332 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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