Recall: Longwell Electronics Recalls Power Cord Sets Sold with HP Inkjet Printers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2002 Release # 02-115 |
HP Recall Hotline: (877) 917-4378 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051 HP Media Contact: Jennifer Boggs, (858) 655-4289 |
CPSC, Longwell Electronics Announce Recall of Power Cord Sets Sold with HP Inkjet Printers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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 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.
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.
![Picture of Recalled HP PhotoSmart Printer](/images/02/115/recall3118_imgid4141_thumb.jpg)
HP PhotoSmart Printer
![Picture of Recalled HP Deskjet Printer](/images/02/115/recall3118_imgid4142_thumb.jpg)
HP Deskjet Printer
![Picture of Longwell Power Cord](/images/02/115/recall3118_imgid4143_thumb.jpg)
Longwell Power Cord
![Picture of Longwell Power Cord Wall Plug](/images/02/115/recall3118_imgid4144_thumb.jpg)
Longwell Power Cord Wall Plug
Department, computer, office and electronic stores including Best Buy, CompUSA, Costco, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples and Wal-Mart stores sold the printers with the Longwell cord sets nationwide between April 2001 and February 2002 for between $100 and $400.
Consumers should stop using these printers immediately and contact HP for a free replacement cord. For more information, consumers can contact HP at (877) 917-4378 anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.hp.com.