CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters
USCPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves AC adapters with the model series number "PPP003SD," " PPP003" and "PP2012," which is located directly under "Compaq Computer Corporation" on the AC adapter label. The AC adapters were sold individually and with the following notebook computers: Armada M300 Armada 3500 Armada M700 Armada E500s Armada E500 Prosignia 170 Armada V300 Prosignia 190 Armada 100s Armada 110 Notebook 100
Affected Products
AC adapters used with certain Compaq notebook computers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Compaq-Announce-Recall-of-Notebook-Computer-AC-Adapters |
| Title | CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/adapter.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled AC adapter |
| Hazards › Name | These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Compaq has received five reports of fire, that were contained to the cases of the AC adapters. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | AC adapters used with certain Compaq notebook computers |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | More than 1.4 million |
| Recall I D | 2018 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adapter immediately and contact Compaq to order a free replacement AC adapter. |
| Retailers › Name | Compaq distributors sold computers with these AC adapters and the individual AC adapters, from September 1998 through July 2001. The computers with these adapters sold for between $999 and $4399 and the individual adapters sold for between $65 and $98. |
| Recall Date | 2001-10-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves AC adapters with the model series number "PPP003SD," " PPP003" and "PP2012," which is located directly under "Compaq Computer Corporation" on the AC adapter label. The AC adapters were sold individually and with the following notebook computers: Armada M300 Armada 3500 Armada M700 Armada E500s Armada E500 Prosignia 170 Armada V300 Prosignia 190 Armada 100s Armada 110 Notebook 100 |
| Distributors › Name | Compaq Computer Corp., of Houston, Texas |
| Recall Number | 02002 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, call Compaq at (888) 302-7689, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's web site at www.compaq.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-07-21T00:00:00 |
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