CPSC2002-07-02
CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs
PM International Ltd., of Edison, N.J.
Hazard
The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these adapters and contact the store or catalog where purchased to receive a free replacement adapter.
Sold at
Catalogs and electronic stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs, from November 2000 through March 2002, for about $3.
Affected count
About 22,000
Injuries reported
PM International received one report of a consumer, who received an electric shock when he contacted the exposed conductors, when he removed the plug.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Adapter plugs
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact PM International at (800) 377-6332 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-PM-International-Ltd-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-International-Adapter-PlugsDon't want to check this manually?
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