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

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

Recall #: 08330
Affected scope: About 1,300

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.c. recalled The recalled bench adapters are silver colored. "MINI CHARGER" is printed on the back of ….

Bench Scale Adapters Recalled by American Weigh Scales Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.c. in July 15, 2008. Reason: The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the adapters and return them to American Weigh Sc…. Verify recall #08330 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.c. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled bench scale adapters can smoke, catch fire and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers..

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agency class: July 15, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08330 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.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08330
Date reported	July 15, 2008
Date initiated	July 15, 2008
Recalling firm	American Weigh Scales, of Charleston, S.c.
Affected scope	About 1,300
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 the adapters and return them to American Weigh Scales for a credit towards the purchase o…

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

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 15, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08330.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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