CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer AC Adapters
CPSC recall 02002. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adapter immediately and contact Compaq to order a free replacement AC adapter.
CPSC recall 02002 has the recall date 4 Oct 2001. The notice names the firm Compaq Computer. The recall has about 1,400,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Compaq has received five reports of fire, that were contained to the cases of the AC adapters. No injuries were reported. |
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| Units | 1,400,000 |
| Description | 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 |
| Product | AC adapters used with certain Compaq notebook computers, More than 1.4 million, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Distributor | Compaq Computer Corp |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,400,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Compaq Computer
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2000 | CPSC, Compaq Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Battery Packs |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 02002The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02002. https://recallregister.com/product/2018-cpsc-compaq-announce-recall-of-notebook-computer-ac-adapters/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02002 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Compaq has received five reports of fire, that were contained to the cases of the AC adapters. No injuries were reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02002?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
More than 1.4 million
- How many CPSC recalls name Compaq Computer?
- 2 CPSC recalls on this register name Compaq Computer. This recall is 1 of them.