CPSC, Comarco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters
USCPSC, Comarco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters
Recalling Firm: Comarco Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled AC plugs, which were sold with 70-watt AC power adapters, have the word "ChargeSource" printed on top of the plug. The black adapters have a model name of "Targus" and model number of PA-AC- 70W-2, which can be found on a label on the back of the adapter. The name "Targus" also appears in white letters on the front of the adapter.
Affected Products
Detachable plugs on Targus power adapters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Comarco-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Replace-Detachable-Plugs-On-Power-Adapters- |
| Title | CPSC, Comarco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/targus-adapter.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Targus Power Adapter |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/targus-adapter-plugs.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Detachable Plugs |
| Hazards › Name | The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Comarco has received 12 reports of the plugs breaking open, though no injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Detachable plugs on Targus power adapters |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 125,000 |
| Recall I D | 2368 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the AC plugs immediately and contact Comarco to obtain a free replacement plug. |
| Retailers › Name | Major retail stores nationwide sold the adapters, between July 2002 and March 2003, for between $90 and $120. |
| Recall Date | 2003-03-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled AC plugs, which were sold with 70-watt AC power adapters, have the word "ChargeSource" printed on top of the plug. The black adapters have a model name of "Targus" and model number of PA-AC- 70W-2, which can be found on a label on the back of the adapter. The name "Targus" also appears in white letters on the front of the adapter. |
| Recall Number | 03097 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Comarco Inc., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should contact Comarco collect at (949) 599-7400 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.regcen.com/comarco |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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