CPSC recall · Reported July 2, 2002
CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs
The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled The 2-prong slip-on adapter plugs are used to connect American 2-pronged electrical plugs….
CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 2, 2002. Reason: The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electr…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these adapters and contact the store or catalog w…. Verify recall #02193 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electr….
- None
- agency class
- July 2, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02193 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The adapter plug can separate when the plug is removed, exposing live electrical conductors, posing an electric shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these adapters and contact the store or catalog where purchased to receive a free replacement adapter.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02193 |
| Date reported | July 2, 2002 |
| Date initiated | July 2, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 22,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using these adapters and contact the store or catalog where purchased to receive a free replace…
- Check the recall number (02193) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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