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

U.S. CPSCElectric shockMar 20, 2003
Targus Power Adapter
Targus Power Adapter
Recalled Detachable Plugs
Recalled Detachable Plugs

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

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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