CPSC recall 02-161, announced May 16, 2002, covers Philips Electronics Speaker power adapters (about 93,000 units). The speaker power adapter's power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard to consumers. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should unplug the T-junction plug immediately and stop using the speakers. Recall contact: call (800) 317-9341, or go to www.philips.com/us.
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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
There is a label on the bottom of the speakers with the model number "P1534-60001." The package includes a black rectangular power adapter, which is about 3 inches high, 2 inches wide and 2 inches long.
Which products are included?
The speaker power adapters were included in HP's P1534A External Amplified Speaker sets. There is a label on the bottom of the speakers with the model number "P1534-60001." The package includes a black rectangular power adapter, which is about 3 inches high, 2 inches wide and 2 inches long. The adapter has two permanently attached power cords: one that connects to the light or dark gray speakers and a "T-junction" plug that connects to the computer. The speaker power adapter has "Model D12-1-A-950" and "Made in China" printed on a white label on the power adapter.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Where to look
a label on the bottom of the speakers
anda white label on the power adapter
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- October 2000 through April 2002
- Price paid
- $34
Why it was recalled
The speaker power adapter's power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
HP received one report of a Philips speaker power adapter plug that was not grounded, which was discovered by a consumer during an electrical inspection. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should unplug the T-junction plug immediately and stop using the speakers. Consumers should contact Philips Electronics for a free replacement speaker power adapter.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 317-9341, or go to www.philips.com/us.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Philips Electronics
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Speakers
- Recall number
- 02-161
- Units
- About 93,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- HP and business computer retailers sold personal computers with the speaker power adapters nationwide mostly to businesses. Some of these businesses then sold the computers to employees for personal use. HP's web site also sold the powered speakers and adapters with HP business desktop computer bundles, as well as packaged individually. The adapters were sold between October 2000 and April 2002 for about $34.
- Importer
- Philips Electronics, of New York, N.Y.
Speaker power adapters
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 93,000 units: the 35th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 29 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- 19 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Consumers should contact Philips Electronics at (800) 317-9341 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can log on to the Philips Electronics' website at www.philips.com/us or Hewlett-Packard's website at www.hp.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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