CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-10-04 · 02002
Hazards
These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
02002
Date
2001-10-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
AC adapters used with certain Compaq notebook computers
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Distributor(s)
Compaq Computer Corp., of Houston, Texas
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