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.

Recall #: 03097
Affected scope: About 125,000

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

Comarco Inc., of Irvine, Calif. recalled The recalled AC plugs, which were sold with 70-watt AC power adapters, have the word "Cha….

CPSC, Comarco Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Detachable Plugs On Power Adapters was recalled by Comarco Inc., of Irvine, Calif. in March 20, 2003. Reason: The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the AC plugs immediately and contact Comarco to obtain a free…. Verify recall #03097 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Comarco Inc., of Irvine, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers..

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agency class: March 20, 2003
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03097 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

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.

Reason for recall

The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the AC plugs immediately and contact Comarco to obtain a free replacement plug.

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	03097
Date reported	March 20, 2003
Date initiated	March 20, 2003
Recalling firm	Comarco Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Affected scope	About 125,000
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 AC plugs immediately and contact Comarco to obtain a free replacement plug.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the AC plugs immediately and contact Comarco to obtain a free replacement plug.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 20, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03097.

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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