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Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireJul 15, 2008
Recalled Bench Scale Adapter
Recalled Bench Scale Adapter
Recalled Bench Scale Adapter
Recalled Bench Scale Adapter

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Hazard

The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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.

Incidents & injuries

American Weigh Scales has three reports of incidents involving the adapters smoking after plugged in. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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 on

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.

Contact the company

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

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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