The U. S Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Comarco, Inc. of Lake Forest, Calif., announced a voluntary recall of Targus Universal Wall Power Adapters for Laptops.

Faulty wiring can cause the connector tips to heat and melt the plastic encasing the connector tips, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Consumers whould immediately stop using the recalled adapter and contact Comarco to receive instructions on returning the unit for a free refurbished replacement.

For a full details of the recall, including a photographic image of the recalled product, go the the USCPSC Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10214.html