CPSC, PM International Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace International Adapter Plugs
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 02-193 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 2, 2002
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- Adapter plugs
- Hazard
- Electric shock hazard
- Hazard type
- Electric shock
- Units
- About 22,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- September 24, 2025
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Adapter plugs · About 22,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Catalogs and electronic stores nationwide sold the adapter plugs, from November 2000 through March 2002, for about $3.; PM International Ltd., of Edison, N.J..
Injuries or incidents reported
PM International received one report of a consumer, who received an electric shock when he contacted the exposed conductors, when he removed the plug.
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact PM International at (800) 377-6332 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Adapter plugs (About 22,000 units). The 2-prong slip-on adapter plugs are used to connect American 2-pronged electrical plugs into various foreign outlets.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Electric shock hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using these adapters and contact the store or catalog where purchased to receive a free replacement adapter.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 24, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.