CPSC, Philips Electronics Announce Recall of Speaker Power Adapters Sold with HP Computers
Home product recall 02-161. Announced by CPSC on May 16, 2002.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on May 16, 2002. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 93,000 units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The speaker power adapter’s power cord connector is not grounded, posing a potential shock hazard to consumers.
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What should you do?
Consumers should unplug the T-junction plug immediately and stop using the speakers. Consumers should contact Philips Electronics for a free replacement speaker power adapter.
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- How to reach the firm: Consumers should contact Philips Electronics at (800) 317-9341 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can log on to the Philips Electronics’ website at www.philips.com/us or Hewlett-Packard’s website at www.hp.com
Which ones are recalled?
The speaker power adapters were included in HP’s P1534A External Amplified Speaker sets. There is a label on the bottom of the speakers with the model number “P1534-60001.” The package includes a black rectangular power adapter, which is about 3 inches high, 2 inches wide and 2 inches long. The adapter has two permanently attached power cords: one that connects to the light or dark gray speakers and a “T-junction” plug that connects to the computer. The speaker power adapter has “Model D12-1-A-950” and “Made in China” printed on a white label on the power adapter.
About 93,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Speaker power adapters.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by Philips Electronics, New York, N.Y.
- HP and business computer retailers sold personal computers with the speaker power adapters nationwide mostly to businesses. Some of these businesses then sold the computers to employees for personal use. HP’s web site also sold the powered speakers and adapters with HP business desktop computer bundles, as well as packaged individually. The adapters were sold between October 2000 and April 2002 for about $34.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
HP received one report of a Philips speaker power adapter plug that was not grounded, which was discovered by a consumer during an electrical inspection. No injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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