Longwell Electronics · Recalled
CPSC, Longwell Electronics Announce Recall of Power Cord Sets Sold with HP Inkjet Printers
The connector can break, exposing electrical contacts and posing a shock hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 2.5 million
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $100–$400
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The gray, two-wire power cord sets with a LS-7C connector were sold with the following HP printers: HP Deskjet 800 series and 900 series, HP Photosmart 1000 series, 1100 series, 1200 series, and 1300 series inkjet printers. The name "Longwell" is molded on the plug between the blades.
The file
- Sold at
- Department, computer, office and electronic stores including Best Buy, CompUSA, Costco, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples and Wal-Mart stores sold the printers with the Longwell cord sets nationwide, between April 2001 and February 2002, for between $100 and $400.
- Product type
- Computer Equipment
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Longwell Electronics, of Brea, Calif.
Incident log
No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these printers immediately and contact HP for a free replacement cord.
For more information, consumers can contact HP at (877) 917-4378 anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.hp.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 07 2002; last revised AUG 27 2025.
