Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard

Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 10214
Affected scope: About 507,000

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Comarco Inc. of, Lake Forest, Calif. recalled This recall involves the Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops. Only models wi….

Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard was recalled by Comarco Inc. of, Lake Forest, Calif. in April 30, 2010. Reason: Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter and contact Comarco to recei…. Verify recall #10214 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Comarco Inc. of, Lake Forest, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a….

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agency class: April 30, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10214 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 the Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops. Only models with the following SKU numbers are affected by this recall: APA23US-02, APA23US-03, APA23US-04, APA63US-03, APA63US-04, APM62US-03 and APM62US-04. The SKU number can be found on the underside of the adapter unit.

Reason for recall

Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter and contact Comarco to receive instructions on returning the unit for a free refurbished replacement.

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	10214
Date reported	April 30, 2010
Date initiated	April 30, 2010
Recalling firm	Comarco Inc. of, Lake Forest, Calif.
Affected scope	About 507,000
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 immediately stop using the recalled adapter and contact Comarco to receive instructions on returning the unit fo…

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter and contact Comarco to receive instructions on returning the unit for a free refurbished replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 30, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10214.

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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