Adapters
Bench Scale Adapters Fire Hazard
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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2008 Release #08-330 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 643-3444 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Bench Scale Adapters
Units: About 1,300
Manufacturer: American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.
Hazard: The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: American Weigh Scales has three reports of incidents involving the adapters smoking after plugged in. No injuries have been reported.
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 at: 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.
Manufactured in: China
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.
Consumer Contact: 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
Paint Ball Adapters Recalled
| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2008 Release #08-320 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 404-9029 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters
Units: About 2,000
Manufacturer: RAP4 (Real Action Paintball Inc.), of San Jose, Calif.
Hazard: The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: RAP4 has received two reports of incidents involving the recalled remote line adapters, including one that scratched a consumer when it burst.
Description: The remote line adapter is used to connect a paintball gun to a pressurized CO2 tank. The adapter is a black cylinder and is attached to a black remote line cord. “RAP4” and the “SN” (serial number) are printed on the adapters.
Sold at: Online at www.RAP4.com from October 2006 through April 2008 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter and contact the firm for a free replacement adapter.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RAP4 at (800) 404-9029 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Saturdays, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.rap4.com
