Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves the Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops. Only models with the following SKU numbers are affected by this recall: APA23US-02, APA23US-03, APA23US-04, APA63US-03, APA63US-04, APM62US-03 and APM62US-04. The SKU number can be found on the underside of the adapter unit.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

• Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops · About 507,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: WalMart, Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, Amazon.com and other retailers nationwide from June 2009 through March 2010 for between $89 and 109 for adapters for wall outlets only and for between $129 and $149 for adapters for both wall outlets and car/airplane use.; Comarco Inc. of, Lake Forest, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 518 incidents of the connector tips heating, 53 of which resulted in the melting of the plastic casings. Eight consumers have reported a finger tip or hand burn. No reports of medical attention were received.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Comarco collect at 949-599-7400 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/comarcorecall

Recall history and context

Comarco appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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

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