CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2018.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2018.
Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adapter immediately and contact Compaq to order a free replacement AC adapter.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2018.
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
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters. The notice was published on October 4, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1 units are potentially affected.