CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2167.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2167.
Consumers should immediately stop using these adapters and contact the store or catalog where purchased to receive a free replacement adapter.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Catalogs And Electronic Stores Nationwide Sold The Adapter Plugs, From November 2000 Through March 2002, For About $3. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2167.
Consumers can contact PM International at (800) 377-6332 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Catalogs And Electronic Stores Nationwide Sold The Adapter Plugs, From November 2000 Through March 2002, For About $3. Recall FAQ
Catalogs And Electronic Stores Nationwide Sold The Adapter Plugs, From November 2000 Through March 2002, For About $3. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs. The notice was published on July 2, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 22,000 units are potentially affected.