March 20, 2003
Comarco Inc., of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling to
replace about 125,000 detachable plugs on power adapters. The plug can break
open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to
consumers.
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. The adapters were
manufactured in the United States.
Major retail stores nationwide sold the adapters between July 2002 and March
2003 for between $90 and $120.
Consumers should stop using the AC plugs immediately and contact Comarco to
obtain a free replacement plug. Consumers should contact Comarco at (800)
859-7928 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the
company's website at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml03/www.regcen.com/comarco.