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CPSC, Philips Electronics Announce Recall of Speaker Power Adapters Sold with HP Computers

Recalled May 16, 2002 · CPSC recall 02161 · Philips Electronics

Recalled speaker power adapter included in HP P1534A External Amplified Speaker set

Hazard

The speaker power adapter's power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should unplug the T-junction plug immediately and stop using the speakers. Consumers should contact Philips Electronics for a free replacement speaker power adapter.

Units

About 93,000

Incidents / injuries

HP received one report of a Philips speaker power adapter plug that was not grounded, which was discovered by a consumer during an electrical inspection. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The speaker power adapters were included in HP's P1534A External Amplified Speaker sets. There is a label on the bottom of the speakers with the model number "P1534-60001." The package includes a black rectangular power adapter, which is about 3 inches high, 2 inches wide and 2 inches long. The adapter has two permanently attached power cords: one that connects to the light or dark gray speakers and a "T-junction" plug that connects to the computer. The speaker power adapter has "Model D12-1-A-950" and "Made in China" printed on a white label on the power adapter.

What to do

Consumers should unplug the T-junction plug immediately and stop using the speakers. Consumers should contact Philips Electronics for a free replacement speaker power adapter.

Contact

Consumers should contact Philips Electronics at (800) 317-9341 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can log on to the Philips Electronics' website at www.philips.com/us or Hewlett-Packard's website at www.hp.com

Product

Speaker power adapters

Imported by

Philips Electronics, of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

HP and business computer retailers sold personal computers with the speaker power adapters nationwide mostly to businesses. Some of these businesses then sold the computers to employees for personal use. HP's web site also sold the powered speakers and adapters with HP business desktop computer bundles, as well as packaged individually. The adapters were sold between October 2000 and April 2002 for about $34.

Made in

China

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