Comarco Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Comarco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters
The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 125,000
- Reports
- 12
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $90–$120
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Major retail stores nationwide sold the adapters, between July 2002 and March 2003, for between $90 and $120.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Comarco Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Incident log
Comarco has received 12 reports of the plugs breaking open, though no injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the AC plugs immediately and contact Comarco to obtain a free replacement plug.
Consumers should contact Comarco collect at (949) 599-7400 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.regcen.com/comarco
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 20 2003; last revised MAY 23 2025.
