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Compaq Recalls Notebook AC Adapters

Posted by michael on from the toasty! dept.

rotifer writes: "Compaq is recalling 1.4 million power adapters as fire hazards. I have one of these sitting on my living room floor right now. Compaq says in their FAQ on the subject "Compaq urges customers to discontinue use of the recalled AC adapter and to order a replacement adapter immediately." and that "We expect customers to receive their adapters within 5-10 days". Which means, of course, 5-10 days of not being able to use the computer. Has anyone had one of these things blow up on them? How dangerous is it to keep using it while waiting for the replacement part?" Only you can prevent notebook fires.

13 of 182 comments (clear)

  1. They must not be using Linux by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    If they were running Linux, it wouldn't catch fire, because only Micro$oft O/S's catch fire, because they suck, and Linux rules because it's the best ever. Go linux!!

  2. Re:Similar problem by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Fuck you.

  3. Those bastards! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    AC adapters that can cause fires?!? This can only be described as TERRORISM. Compaq owners, employees, and customers need to be sent to prison for life or executed immediately for this blatant act of terrorism.

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  11. Re:Other faulty hardware by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll
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  12. Re:For All You Compaq Users... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

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