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

Recalled July 2, 2002 · CPSC recall 02193 · PM

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.

Units

About 22,000

Incidents / 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.

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.

What to do

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

Contact

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

Product

Adapter plugs

Imported by

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

Retailers

Catalogs and electronic stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs, from November 2000 through March 2002, for about $3.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →