Hewlett-Packard recalls Notebook Computer AC Power Cords
- Starting date:
- August 26, 2014
- Posting date:
- August 26, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fire Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-41203
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Hewlett-Packard
Affected products
Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computer AC power cords
Product description
This recall involves Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computer AC power cords. The power cords were distributed with HP and Compaq notebook and mini notebook computers and with AC adapter-powered accessories such as docking stations. The power cords are black in colour and have a “LS-15” molded mark on the adapter end of the power cord.
Hazard identified
The AC power cord can overheat, posing a potential fire and burn hazard.
Hewlett-Packard has received 29 reports of power cords overheating and melting or charring resulting in two claims of minor burn and 13 claims of minor property damage in the United States. HP has received one confirmed report and one unconfirmed report of power cord overheating and melting or charring from Canada, with the confirmed report including a claim of minor property damage.
Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these power cords.
Number sold
Approximately 446,700 HP and Compaq notebooks, mini notebooks and AC powered accessories such as docking stations were sold in Canada with an affected AC power cord. 5,577,000 affected AC power cords were sold with HP and Compaq notebook and mini notebook and AC powered accessories in the United States. The products were sold at computer and electronic stores, authorized dealers and online at www.hp.com.
Time period sold
The recalled power cords were delivered with HP and Compaq notebooks, mini notebooks and AC accessories sold from September 2010 through June 2012 in Canada and the United States.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Hewlett-Packard Company
Palo-Alto
California
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled power cords and contact Hewlett-Packard for a free replacement.
For more information, consumers can contact Hewlett-Packard toll-free at 1-877-219-6676 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MT Monday-Friday or at HP's website and select “Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.