Product recalls: Laptop adapters, baby swimsuits, chain sets, Roman shades
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Comarco Inc. is recalling about 507,000 Targus Universal laptop wall power adapters. Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
This recall involves only models with the following SKU numbers: 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.
The adapters were sold at Wal-Mart, 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.
Consumers should contact Comarco to receive instructions on returning the unit for a free refurbished replacement. Call 1-877-781-5186 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.regcen.com/comarcorecall.
Gap Inc. is recalling about 6,980 babys' swimsuits. The swimsuits have halter straps that pose a strangulation threat.
This recall involves baby swimsuits with style numbers 706260 (in blue and white) and 700452 (in red and white). The style number can be found on the label located on the swimsuit. Both were sold in infant sizes up to 24 months.
The swimsuits were sold at babyGap, GapKids, Gap, Gap Outlet stores nationwide and online at www.gap.com from February through April 2010 for between $17 and $20.
Consumers return the swimsuits to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Gap toll-free at 1-888-747-3704 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Saturday between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. or visit www.gap.com.
Cooper Lighting LLC is recalling about 5,000 chain sets sold with Metalux light fixtures. An "S" hook on the chain connecting the fixture to the ceiling can straighten when subjected to high-impact forces, resulting in the light fixture falling.
This recall involves the AYC or HBAYC model chain set for use in a gymnasium or similar recreational facility with one of the following Metalux commercial light fixtures: F-Bay HB/2HB; F-Bay 2HBHD; F-Bay HBE; F-Bay HBHT; F-Bay HBI; F-Bay HBL; F-Bay 2HE Series 2HE; Arctic Bay AB; or Arctic Bay ABI.
First Published May 7, 2010 12:00 am
