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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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Office of Information and Public Affairs
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Washington, DC 20207
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For Immediate Release
April, 2010
Release # 10-FOR CLEARANCE
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Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 781-5186
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops
Units: About 507,000
Manufacturer:
Comarco Inc. of, Lake Forest, Calif.
Hazard: Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received 518 incidents of the connector tips heating, 53 of which resulted in the melting of the plastic casings. Eight consumers have reported a finger tip or hand burn. No reports of medical attention were received.
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.
Sold at: 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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter and contact Comarco to receive instructions on returning the unit for a free refurbished replacement.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Comarco toll-free at (877) 781-5186 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at
www.regcen.com/comarcorecall.
CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either
directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same
product. Please tell us about it by visiting
https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.
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