CPSC2001-10-04
CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters
Compaq Computer Corp., of Houston, Texas
Hazard
These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adapter immediately and contact Compaq to order a free replacement AC adapter.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
More than 1.4 million
Injuries reported
Compaq has received five reports of fire, that were contained to the cases of the AC adapters. No injuries were reported.
Products
AC adapters used with certain Compaq notebook computers
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Compaq-Announce-Recall-of-Notebook-Computer-AC-AdaptersDon't want to check this manually?
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