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CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters

U.S. CPSCFireOct 4, 2001
Recalled AC adapter
Recalled AC adapter

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Hazard

These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adapter immediately and contact Compaq to order a free replacement AC adapter.

Incidents & injuries

Compaq has received five reports of fire, that were contained to the cases of the AC adapters. No injuries were reported.

Product 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

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

For more information, call Compaq at (888) 302-7689, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's web site at www.compaq.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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