Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard
USComarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard
Recalling Firm: Comarco Inc. of, Lake Forest, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops. Only models with the following SKU numbers are affected by this recall: APA23US-02, APA23US-03, APA23US-04, APA63US-03, APA63US-04, APM62US-03 and APM62US-04. The SKU number can be found on the underside of the adapter unit.
Affected Products
Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Comarco-Recalls-Power-Adapters-for-Laptops-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9dd9d5b7bbb14cf48a22e53d56abcf70.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Power Adapter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4e85ae16a7d94ad9bdb3cb52c5725702.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Picture of Recalled Power Adapter |
| Hazards › Name | Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 518 incidents of the connector tips heating, 53 of which resulted in the melting of the plastic casings. Eight consumers have reported a finger tip or hand burn. No reports of medical attention were received. |
| Products › Name | Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 507,000 |
| Recall I D | 212 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter and contact Comarco to receive instructions on returning the unit for a free refurbished replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | WalMart, Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, Amazon.com and other retailers nationwide from June 2009 through March 2010 for between $89 and 109 for adapters for wall outlets only and for between $129 and $149 for adapters for both wall outlets and car/airplane use. |
| Recall Date | 2010-04-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops. Only models with the following SKU numbers are affected by this recall: APA23US-02, APA23US-03, APA23US-04, APA63US-03, APA63US-04, APM62US-03 and APM62US-04. The SKU number can be found on the underside of the adapter unit. |
| Recall Number | 10214 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Comarco Inc. of, Lake Forest, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Comarco collect at 949-599-7400 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/comarcorecall |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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