Safety regulator, Longwell Electronics Announce Recall of Power Cord Sets Sold with HP Inkjet Printers
Recall 02115 · Mar 7, 2002 · Longwell Electronics
2,500,000
units affected
2,500,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02115
- Date
- Mar 7, 2002
- Company
- Longwell Electronics
- Units affected
- 2,500,000
- Product
- Power Cord Sets sold with HP Inkjet Printers
- Product type
- Computer Equipment
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The gray, two-wire power cord sets with a LS-7C connector were sold with the following HP printers: HP Deskjet 800 series and 900 series, HP Photosmart 1000 series, 1100 series, 1200 series, and 1300 series inkjet printers. The name "Longwell" is molded on the plug between the blades.
What can happen
The connector can break, exposing electrical contacts and posing a shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these printers immediately and contact HP for a free replacement cord.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
- Sold at
- Department, computer, office and electronic stores including Best Buy, CompUSA, Costco, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples and Wal-Mart stores sold the printers with the Longwell cord sets nationwide, between April 2001 and February 2002, for between $100 and $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled power cord sets sold with hp inkjet printers?
Consumers should stop using these printers immediately and contact HP for a free replacement cord.
What is the hazard?
The connector can break, exposing electrical contacts and posing a 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.