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NHTSA recall 05E045000 · Equipment

Equipment

Targus APV0601US and 3 more

Reported Jul 22, 200560,556 vehicles affectedCYBER POWER SYSTEMS (USA), INC.Built Jun 1, 2004 – May 31, 2005

The 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".

The risk

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.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Targus APV0601US
20042005
Targus APV07US
20042005
Targus APV08US
20042005
Targus BUS0008
20042005

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.