The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02161·Announced 2002-05-16

Philips Recalls Speaker Power Adapters Sold With HP Computers

Philips Electronics is recalling about 93,000 speaker power adapters sold with HP computers because the power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (shock hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Philips Electronics, of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 93,000 speaker power adapters that were included in HP's P1534A External Amplified Speaker sets. The adapters were sold between October 2000 and April 2002 for about $34. The package includes a black rectangular power adapter with two permanently attached power cords: one connecting to the speakers and a "T-junction" plug connecting to the computer. The adapter has "Model D12-1-A-950" and "Made in China" printed on a white label.

The recall is due to a potential shock hazard because the speaker power adapter's power cord connector is not grounded. HP received one report of a Philips speaker power adapter plug that was not grounded, which was discovered by a consumer during an electrical inspection. No injuries have been reported.

The adapters were sold nationwide mostly to businesses by HP and business computer retailers. Some businesses then sold the computers to employees for personal use. HP's website also sold the powered speakers and adapters with HP business desktop computer bundles, as well as packaged individually. Consumers should unplug the T-junction plug immediately and stop using the speakers. Consumers should contact Philips Electronics at (800) 317-9341 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for a free replacement speaker power adapter.

The recalled product

Product
Speaker power adapters
Manufacturer
Philips Electronics, of New York, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
93,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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