HP laptop power cord recall - possible fire hazard

[ClutchDisc]

FYI posted on another forum I am on and I thought it was significant:

http://money.cnn.com/2014/08/26/technology/hp-laptop-cord-recall/index.html

http://h30652.www3.hp.com/

 

[Bud_One]

Good to know..thanks for the info.

 

[volk06]

Thanks! I checked and mine was one on the recall.

 

[Doog]

Mine was not on the recall, but thanks for posting!

 

[JDW]

Originally Posted By: Doog
Mine was not on the recall, but thanks for posting!


X2 !! Thanks bud for the links.

 

[ClutchDisc]

No problem guys!

 

[Rick in PA]

I'd like to get one of those recalled line cords, take it apart, and check the conductor strand count & size. I'll bet they were constructed with less conductor than specified. Copper is expensive...