CPSC recall 23-024, announced October 27, 2022, covers Brother International Meic power adapters sold with Brother AirSure DF-2 Dynamic Filtration Tabletop Air Purifiers (about 16,300 units). The Meic AC power adapter casing can break while the adapter is being plugged into or removed from an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing electrical shock and electrocution hazards. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Meic AC power adapter and contact Brother for a free replacement AC power adapter and instructions on how to return the Meic AC power adapter. Recall contact: call 866-236-6835, or go to help.brother-usa.com/app/ask_capa.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Meic AC power adapters sold with Brother AirSure DF-2 Dynamic Filtration Tabletop Air Purifiers. The power adapters are black and have the name "Meic" imprinted in white on the side of the adapter. "Brother" and "DF-2" are printed on the front of the air purifier.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- March 2022 through September 2022
- Where sold
- Amazon, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $130
Why it was recalled
The Meic AC power adapter casing can break while the adapter is being plugged into or removed from an electrical outlet, exposing its metal prongs, posing electrical shock and electrocution hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The company has received one report of an incident of the adapter breaking and exposing its metal prongs. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Meic AC power adapter and contact Brother for a free replacement AC power adapter and instructions on how to return the Meic AC power adapter.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 866-236-6835, or go to help.brother-usa.com/app/ask_capa.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Brother International
- Recall number
- 23-024
- Units
- About 16,300
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- Sold online at https://brother-usa.com/products/df2 and Amazon.com from March 2022 through September 2022 for about $130 for the AirSure DF-2 Dynamic Filtration Tabletop Air Purifier with the AC adapter.
- Importer
- Brother International Corporation, of Bridgewater, N.J.
This recall in context
Compared with the 221 home electronics recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 16,300 units: the 114th-largest of 200 home electronics recalls that state a unit count. The median is 25,950 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 36 of 221 home electronics recalls.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 64 of 221 home electronics recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- 7 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Brother toll-free at 866-236-6835 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://help.brother-usa.com/app/ask_capa. You may also go to https://brother-usa.com/airsure-recall or https://brother-usa.com/home and then click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of page, then click on the link below AirSure DF-2 Dynamic Filtration Tabletop Air Purifier for more information.
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