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HP recalls 6 million laptop power cords over fire, burn risk |
August 26, 2014
Hewlett-Packard has recalled more than 6 million laptop power cords that could pose fire and burn hazards.HP is recalling LS-15 AC power cords used with HP and Compaq branded laptops. The company is recalling about 5.6 million power cords in the U.S. and 446,000 units in Canada.The cord pulls out of one end of the AC adapter. It came with laptops and accessories sold between September 2010 through June 2012, HP said on its power cord recall website.There have been 29 reports of power cords overheating and melting, which led to claims for minor burns and property damage, HP and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a statement.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
Link: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2599100/hp-recalls-6-million-laptop-power-cords-that-can-pose-fire-and-burn-hazards.html#tk.rss_all
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