Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-212.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-212.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adapter and contact Comarco to receive instructions on returning the unit for a free refurbished replacement.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-212.
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
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: Comarco Recalls Power Adapters for Laptops Due to Burn Hazard. The notice was published on April 30, 2010 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 507,000 units are potentially affected.