Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
危险说明 Hazard
- The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
受影响产品
官方描述 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.
事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries
- American Weigh Scales has three reports of incidents involving the adapters smoking after plugged in. No injuries have been reported.
官方补救措施 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.
消费者联系信息
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
相关企业
制造商:American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.
制造国家/地区:China
零售商: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.