CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-10-04). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: PPP003SD, PPP003, PP2012. About 1,400,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02002 |
| Published | 2001-10-04 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-21 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | AC adapters used with certain Compaq notebook computers |
| Firm named in the title | Compaq |
| Firms | Compaq Computer Corp., of Houston, Texas (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 1,400,000 |
| Model numbers | PPP003SD, PPP003, PP2012 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves AC adapters with the model series number "PPP003SD," " PPP003" and "PP2012," which is located directly under "Compaq Computer Corporation" on the AC adapter label. The AC adapters were sold individually and with the following notebook computers: Armada M300 Armada 3500 Armada M700 Armada E500s Armada E500 Prosignia 170 Armada V300 Prosignia 190 Armada 100s Armada 110 Notebook 100
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.
Incidents and injuries
Compaq has received five reports of fire, that were contained to the cases of the AC adapters. No injuries were reported.
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