CPSC, Philips Electronics Announce Recall of Speaker Power Adapters Sold with HP Computers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2002-05-16 · 02161
Hazards
The speaker power adapter's power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
02161
Date
2002-05-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Speaker power adapters
Companies
Retailer(s)
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. HP's web site also sold the powered speakers and adapters with HP business desktop computer bundles, as well as packaged individually. The adapters were sold between October 2000 and April 2002 for about $34.
Importer(s)
Philips Electronics, of New York, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.