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

Recall 02-161 · May 16, 2002

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
02-161 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 16, 2002
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
Speaker power adapters
Hazard
Electric shock hazard
Hazard type
Electric shock
Units
About 93,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
September 15, 2025

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Speaker power adapters · About 93,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Philips Electronics, of New York, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer 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

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Speaker power adapters (About 93,000 units). The speaker power adapters were included in HP's P1534A External Amplified Speaker sets.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Electric shock hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 15, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.