Recall 02-002, published October 4, 2001
Compaq Computer AC adapters used with certain Compaq notebook computers
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
PPP003This 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.
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adapter immediately and contact Compaq to order a free replacement AC adapter.
What should I do if I have PPP003?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with PPP003.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 302-7689, or go to www.compaq.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- Compaq Computer
- Recall published
- October 4, 2001
- Category
- Home Electronics
- Units
- More than 1.4 million
- Sold at / sales period
- Compaq distributors sold computers with these AC adapters and the individual AC adapters, from September 1998 through July 2001. The computers with these adapters sold for between $999 and $4399 and the individual adapters sold for between $65 and $98.
