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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2002-07-02

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

Is my product affected?

Adapter plugs

  • Brand PM International Ltd., of Edison, N.J.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

PM International Ltd. is recalling 2-prong slip-on adapter plugs used to connect American electrical plugs to foreign outlets. The plastic adapters have a white matte finish and are marked only with "6A250V" molded on the bottom between the prongs. The adapter plug can separate when removed, exposing live electrical conductors and creating an electric shock or electrocution hazard. Only adapter plugs sold individually are affected by this recall; those sold as part of traveling kits with voltage converters are not included.

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

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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