CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-07-02). Hazards: electric shock. About 22,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02193 |
| Published | 2002-07-02 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-24 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Adapter plugs |
| Firm named in the title | PM International Ltd. |
| Firms | PM International Ltd., of Edison, N.J. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 22,000 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Catalogs and electronic stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs, from November 2000 through March 2002, for about $3. |
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.
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.
Incidents and 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.
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