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CPSC, Comarco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters

Recalled March 20, 2003 · CPSC recall 03097 · Comarco

Hazard

The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the AC plugs immediately and contact Comarco to obtain a free replacement plug.

Units

About 125,000

Incidents / injuries

Comarco has received 12 reports of the plugs breaking open, though no injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Detachable plugs on Targus power adapters

Manufacturer(s)

Comarco Inc., of Irvine, Calif.

Retailers

Major retail stores nationwide sold the adapters, between July 2002 and March 2003, for between $90 and $120.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →