AC Adapters for Armada 4100 Notebook Computers Recalled
CPSC recall 97037. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrocution/Electric Shock
CPSC recall 97037 has the recall date 5 Dec 1996. The notice names the firm Compaq. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Computer Equipment.
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| Description | AC Adapters for Armada 4100 Notebook Computers Recalled NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: December 5, 1996 (301) 504-7908 Release # 97-037 CPSC and Compaq Computer Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Armada 4100 Notebook Computers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Compaq Computer Corp. of Houston, Texas, is voluntarily recalling worldwide certain AC adapters for Armada 4100 notebook computers. In the U.S., the recall involves approximately 30,000 adapters. These AC adapters could have a defective connector pin presenting a shock hazard. The connector pins connect the AC adapter to the power cord which plugs into an outlet. CPSC and Compaq Computer Corp. are not aware of any injuries involving these AC adapters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Only AC adapters with both three hollow pins in the recessed male connector and part number 217984-001 on the bar code label are included in this recall. Adapters with the same part number, but with solid pins, are not included in this… |
| Product | Computer Equipment |
| Product | Compaq Armada 4100 notebook computer AC adapters, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Manufacturer | Compaq |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1996: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1996
- 138
- Recalls of 1996 with one of the same hazards
- 13%
- Recalls of 1996 in the category Computer Equipment
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Compaq
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 97037. https://recallregister.com/product/5879-ac-adapters-for-armada-4100-notebook-computers-recalled/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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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 97037 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 97037 has no incident or injury text.