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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 02161

Speaker power adapters

Published September 15, 2025 · Recall initiated: May 16, 2002

What's the hazard

The speaker power adapter's power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard to consumers.

What to do

Consumers should unplug the T-junction plug immediately and stop using the speakers. Consumers should contact Philips Electronics for a free replacement speaker power adapter.

Recall details

Brand
Philips Electronics, of New York, N.Y.
Distributor
HP and business computer retailers sold personal computers with the speaker power adapters nationwide mostly to businesses. Some of these businesses then sold the computers to employees for personal use. HP's web site also sold the powered speakers and adapters with HP business desktop computer bundles, as well as packaged individually. The adapters were sold between October 2000 and April 2002 for about $34.
Country
US
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