Model number check

70W-2

Is 70W-2 recalled? Yes. Model number 70W-2 is listed in CPSC recall 03-097: Comarco Detachable plugs on Targus power adapters, announced March 20, 2003. Hazard: electric shock.

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix on your product label. A similar-looking model may not be included in a recall — the official CPSC notice is always the final authority.

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Recall 03-097, published March 20, 2003

Comarco Detachable plugs on Targus power adapters

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

Affected model numbers

70W-2
Additional identifying details

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.

Which products are included?

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.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

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

Official remedy

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

What should I do if I have 70W-2?

  1. Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with 70W-2.
  2. Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
  3. Contact the firm. Call (949) 599-7400, or go to www.regcen.com/comarco.
  4. Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
Brand
Comarco
Recall published
March 20, 2003
Units
About 125,000
Sold at / sales period
Major retail stores nationwide sold the adapters, between July 2002 and March 2003, for between $90 and $120.

Comarco recall history

Comarco is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 2003 to 2010. Recall 03-097 (Mar 2003), which lists 70W-2, is the earliest of them.

One other Comarco battery charger recall is in this index, with the model numbers it lists:

A model number missing from these lists is not proof that it is unaffected. Some notices identify products by description, date code, or UPC instead, and this index holds only CPSC notices.

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