Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-04-30 · 10214
Hazards
Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
10214
Date
2010-04-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Comarco Inc. of, Lake Forest, Calif.
Retailer(s)
WalMart, Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, Amazon.com and other retailers nationwide from June 2009 through March 2010 for between $89 and 109 for adapters for wall outlets only and for between $129 and $149 for adapters for both wall outlets and car/airplane use.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops. Only models with the following SKU numbers are affected by this recall: APA23US-02, APA23US-03, APA23US-04, APA63US-03, APA63US-04, APM62US-03 and APM62US-04. The SKU number can be found on the underside of the adapter unit.