CPSC Recall in 2002: CPSC, Longwell Electronics Announce Recall of Power Cord Sets Sold with HP Inkjet Printers
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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.
The connector can break, exposing electrical contacts and posing a shock hazard to consumers.
No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.