Safety regulator, Philips Electronics Announce Recall of Speaker Power Adapters Sold with HP Computers
Recall 02161 · May 16, 2002 · Philips Electronics
93,000
units affected
93,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02161
- Date
- May 16, 2002
- Company
- Philips Electronics
- Units affected
- 93,000
- Product
- Speaker power adapters
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The speaker power adapters were included in HP's P1534A External Amplified Speaker sets. There is a label on the bottom of the speakers with the model number "P1534-60001." The package includes a black rectangular power adapter, which is about 3 inches high, 2 inches wide and 2 inches long. The adapter has two permanently attached power cords: one that connects to the light or dark gray speakers and a "T-junction" plug that connects to the computer. The speaker power adapter has "Model D12-1-A-950" and "Made in China" printed on a white label on the power adapter.
What can happen
The speaker power adapter's power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should unplug the T-junction plug immediately and stop using the speakers. Consumers should contact Philips Electronics for a free replacement speaker power adapter.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- HP received one report of a Philips speaker power adapter plug that was not grounded, which was discovered by a consumer during an electrical inspection. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- HP and business computer retailers sold personal computers with the speaker power adapters nationwide mostly to businesses. Some of these businesses then sold the computers to employees for personal use.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled speaker power adapters?
Consumers should unplug the T-junction plug immediately and stop using the speakers. Consumers should contact Philips Electronics for a free replacement speaker power adapter.
What is the hazard?
The speaker power adapter's power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential 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.