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

危险说明 Hazard

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

受影响产品

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 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.

官方补救措施 Remedy

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

消费者联系信息

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