2004 TARGUS APV08US Recall

Campaign:

05E045000 on 07/21/2005

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

05/31/2004 - 05/30/2005

Affected:

60,556

Defect:

Targus slimline power inverters, p/nos. apv0601us, apv07us, and apv08us, manufactured between june 2004 and may 2005. it is possible for a user to plug a computer or other ac electrical device into the inverter incorrectly, in such a way as to leave one of the two ac power plug exposed. in some circumstances, this pin can become "live".

Consequence:

If the user were to touch a "live" pin while the user was in contact with a grounded object or become grounded, the user could receive a potentially serious electrical shock.

Correction:

Targus will notify its distributors and any identified customers to return the inverter for a full refund. the recall began august 4, 2005. customers may contact targus at 714-765-5555.

Notes:

Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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