CPSC, Comarco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace
CPSC, Comarco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters
Why was CPSC, Comarco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace recalled?
The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the AC plugs immediately and contact Comarco to obtain a free replacement plug. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Detachable plugs on Targus power adapters
- Company
- Comarco Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 125,000
- Sold at
- Major retail stores nationwide sold the adapters, between July 2002 and March 2003, for between $90 and $120.
- Recall date
- March 20, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Comarco has received 12 reports of the plugs breaking open, though no injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.