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EU Safety GateRecalled 2014-09-12serious risk

Notebook and mini notebook computers provided with (HP and Compaq)

Is my product affected?

Notebook and mini notebook computers provided with

  • Brand HP and Compaq

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

HP and Compaq notebook and mini-notebook computers, including models such as Compaq Mini, Compaq Presario, HP Mini, HP Pavilion, HP EliteBook, HP Envy, and HP Folio, are subject to a recall due to a defective AC power cord. The black AC power cords marked "LS-15" supplied with these devices can overheat and create a fire hazard. The products also do not meet requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

To determine if your device is affected and obtain a remedy, you should contact HP or Compaq directly, as the recall notice does not specify what consumers should do to resolve this issue.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

null The AC power cord supplied with the products can overheat leading to a fire.The products do not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

Black AC power cords with the marking “LS-15” that were sold with notebook and mini-notebook and mini-notebook computers (including mobile work stations and mobile thin clients) and associated mains powered accessories such as docking stations. Name: Compaq Mini, Compaq Presario, HP Compaq, HP EliteBook, HP Envy, HP Folio, HP Mini, HP Pavilion, HP P Model: The products affected are those that included black AC power cords with the marking "LS-15" moulded on the connector to the AC adapter. Notifying country: Malta

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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