CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters

These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 02002
Affected scope: More than 1.4 million

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Compaq Computer Corp., of Houston, Texas recalled This recall involves AC adapters with the model series number "PPP003SD," " PPP003" and "….

CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters was recalled by Compaq Computer Corp., of Houston, Texas in October 4, 2001. Reason: These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adapter immediately and contact Compaq to ord…. Verify recall #02002 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Compaq Computer Corp., of Houston, Texas issued this CPSC recall-These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: October 4, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02002 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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

Reason for recall

These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adapter immediately and contact Compaq to order a free replacement AC adapter.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02002
Date reported	October 4, 2001
Date initiated	October 4, 2001
Recalling firm	Compaq Computer Corp., of Houston, Texas
Affected scope	More than 1.4 million
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adapter immediately and contact Compaq to order a free replacement AC adapter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adapter immediately and contact Compaq to order a free replacement AC adapter.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 4, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02002.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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