Power Cord Sets sold with HP Inkjet Printers

CPSC Recall #02-115 — March 6, 2002

Recall #02-115 Date: March 6, 2002

Product

Power Cord Sets sold with HP Inkjet Printers

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC), Longwell Electronics, of Brea, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2.5 million power cord sets sold with inkjet printers from Hewlett-Packard Company. The gray, two-wire power cord sets with a LS-7C connector were sold with the following HP printers: HP Deskjet 800 series and 900 series, HP Photosmart 1000 series, 1100 series, 1200 series, and 1300 series inkjet printers. The name "Longwell" is molded on the plug between the blades.

Hazard

The connector can break, exposing electrical contacts and posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Units Affected

2.5 million

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a remedy. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.