[Recalled] Detachable plugs on Targus power adapters — The recalled AC plugs, which were sold with 70-watt AC power adapters, have the… | CPSC 2003-03-20
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Detachable plugs on Targus power adapters |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Comarco Inc., of Irvine, Calif. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 03097 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 20 March 2003 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.
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What to do if you own this product
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