CPSC2022-10-27
Brother Recalls Power Adapters Sold with AirSure DF-2 Dynamic Filtration Tabletop Air Purifiers Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Brother International Corporation, of Bridgewater, N.J.
Hazard
The Meic AC power adapter casing can break while the adapter is being plugged into or removed from an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing electrical shock and electrocution hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Meic AC power adapter and contact Brother for a free replacement AC power adapter and instructions on how to return the Meic AC power adapter.
Sold at
Sold online at https://brother-usa.com/products/df2 and Amazon.com from March 2022 through September 2022 for about $130 for the AirSure DF-2 Dynamic Filtration Tabletop Air Purifier with the AC adapter.
Affected count
About 16,300
Injuries reported
The company has received one report of an incident of the adapter breaking and exposing its metal prongs. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Japan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Meic power adapters sold with Brother AirSure DF-2 Dynamic Filtration Tabletop Air Purifiers
Consumer contact
Brother toll-free at 866-236-6835 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://help.brother-usa.com/app/ask_capa. You may also go to https://brother-usa.com/airsure-recall or https://brother-usa.com/home and then click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of page, then click on the link below AirSure DF-2 Dynamic Filtration Tabletop Air Purifier for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Brother-Recalls-Power-Adapters-Sold-with-AirSure-DF-2-Dynamic-Filtration-Tabletop-Air-Purifiers-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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