HP Recalls Power Cords Due To Fire Risk

If you bought a HP or Compaq or mini notebook computer between September 2010 through June 2012, you need to look closely at this picture and compare it to your cable that plugs into your laptop’s AC adapter:

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If you see the “LS-15” marking molded into the connector that plugs into the AC adapter, then you need to stop using it and surf to this site. These cords have the potential to overheat, posing a fire, and burn hazard. Now this is a standard cable, so you can swap it out with one from Radio Shack so that you can continue to use your laptop. But please take immediate action if you are affected.

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