Targus Apv0601Us (2004) – 05E045000

Defect Description For Recall

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”.

Make Of Vehicle

TARGUS

Model Of Vehicle

APV0601US

Year

2004

Recall Campaign Number

05E045000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Cyber Power Systems (Usa), Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20040601

End Of Manufacture

20050531

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

60556

Date Owners Notified

20050804

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Cyber Power Systems (Usa), Inc.

Date Report Received

20050722

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard