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Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard

Date: July 15, 2008
Company: American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the adapters and return them to American Weigh Scales for a credit towards the purchase of another product, or to receive a replacement adapter. Replacement adapters will be black in color. American Weigh Scales will reimburse consumers for shipping and handling charges on returns.

Affected Products

The recalled bench adapters are silver colored. "MINI CHARGER" is printed on the back of the adapter. When plugged in a red light shines through a blue plastic piece on the outer side of the adapter. "AC Adapter" is printed on a white label on the inner side. The adapters are used with bench scale model AMW-13, AMW-1000, AMW-2000, and AMW-500i.

Why Was This Recalled?

The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C.

American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.C. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report