Safety regulator, Comarco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters
Recall 03097 · Mar 20, 2003 · Comarco Inc.
125,000
units affected
125,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03097
- Date
- Mar 20, 2003
- Company
- Comarco Inc.
- Units affected
- 125,000
- Product
- Detachable plugs on Targus power adapters
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
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.
What can happen
The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the AC plugs immediately and contact Comarco to obtain a free replacement plug.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Comarco has received 12 reports of the plugs breaking open, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Major retail stores nationwide sold the adapters, between July 2002 and March 2003, for between $90 and $120.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled detachable plugs on targus power adapters?
Consumers should stop using the AC plugs immediately and contact Comarco to obtain a free replacement plug.
What is the hazard?
The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.