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Medium RiskCPSCcpsc-2368ELECTRICAL SHOCK

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

Category
Units Affected
125,000
Recall Date
March 20, 2003
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Electrical Shock
Major Retail Stores Nationwide Sold The Adapters, Between July 2002 And March 2003, For Between $90 And $120. recall product photo 1Major Retail Stores Nationwide Sold The Adapters, Between July 2002 And March 2003, For Between $90 And $120. recall product photo 2

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2368.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2368.

Consumers should stop using the AC plugs immediately and contact Comarco to obtain a free replacement plug.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Major Retail Stores Nationwide Sold The Adapters, Between July 2002 And March 2003, For Between $90 And $120. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-2368.

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

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Major Retail Stores Nationwide Sold The Adapters, Between July 2002 And March 2003, For Between $90 And $120. Recall FAQ

Major Retail Stores Nationwide Sold The Adapters, Between July 2002 And March 2003, For Between $90 And $120. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Comarco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters. The notice was published on March 20, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 125,000 units are potentially affected.