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Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled April 30, 2010 · CPSC recall 10214 · Comarco

Hazard

Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter and contact Comarco to receive instructions on returning the unit for a free refurbished replacement.

Units

About 507,000

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter and contact Comarco to receive instructions on returning the unit for a free refurbished replacement.

Contact

For additional information, contact Comarco collect at 949-599-7400 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/comarcorecall

Product

Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops

Manufacturer(s)

Comarco Inc. of, Lake Forest, Calif.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

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