Recalls / 2002-07-02

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

02193 · Recalled 2002-07-02 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported 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.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Adapter plugs		About 22,000

Parties

Importer: PM International Ltd., of Edison, N.J.
Made in: China
Sold at: Catalogs, electronic sold the adapter plugs, from November 2000 through March 2002, for about $3.

Consumer contact

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

Source: CPSC recall 02193. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.