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CPSC recall 08330

Bench Scale Adapters

On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Bench Scale Adapters by American Weigh Scales, citing the recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

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AgencyCPSC
Recall number08330
ClassificationNot classified
Statusunknown
Initiated2008-07-15
Published2014-05-23
Last updated2026-09-13 11:58 UTC
CompanyAmerican Weigh Scales
DistributionUS

Product

Bench Scale Adapters | 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.

Reason

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

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Bench-Scale-Adapters-Recalled-by-American-Weigh-Scales-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

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