CPSC recall 10-214, announced April 30, 2010, covers Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops (about 507,000 units). Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 518 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter and contact Comarco to receive instructions on returning the unit for a free refurbished replacement. Recall contact: call 949-599-7400, or go to www.regcen.com/comarcorecall.
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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
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: APA23US-02, APA23US-03, APA23US-04, APA63US-03, APA63US-04, APM62US-03, APM62US-04.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 7 listed, all starting with
AP. Yours must match one exactly. - Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the underside of the adapter unit
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- June 2009 through March 2010
- Price paid
- $89 to $149
Why it was recalled
Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 518 incidents of the connector tips heating, 53 of which resulted in the melting of the plastic casings. Eight consumers have reported a finger tip or hand burn. No reports of medical attention were received.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter and contact Comarco to receive instructions on returning the unit for a free refurbished replacement.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 7 listed in this recall, then check the item or SKU numbers the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 949-599-7400, or go to www.regcen.com/comarcorecall.
- 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
- Comarco Inc. of, Lake Forest, Calif.
- Manufacturer
- Comarco Inc. of, Lake Forest, Calif.
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 10-214
- Units
- About 507,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- WalMart, Best Buy, Office Depot, Staples, Amazon.com and other retailers nationwide from June 2009 through March 2010 for between $89 and 109 for adapters for wall outlets only and for between $129 and $149 for adapters for both wall outlets and car/airplane use.
Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops
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
- 507,000 units: the 15th-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazard
- Burn: named in 47 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- 10 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Comarco collect at 949-599-7400 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/comarcorecall
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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