Pool Frame Ledge Covers (Texas Instruments) – potential hazard (1996)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Silverwood, Manco above ground pool frame ledge covers
Brand
Texas Instruments
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
Texas Instruments is recalling Silverwood, Manco above ground pool frame ledge covers. The hazard is: Fire & Fire-Related Burn. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: remedy information, UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
January 25, 1996 Release # 96-064 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Texas Instruments Incorporated of Dallas, Texas, is announcing a voluntary recall of approximately 3,200 optional external battery chargers for batteries used with Texas Instruments TravelMate 4000M Notebook computers. These external battery chargers may have a defect involving a small electronic component. If this defect is present and if consumers cover or insulate the external charger during use, preventing normal air circulation, the charger could overheat, creating a potential fire hazard. The gray plastic external chargers measure 5.75 inches long, 3.75 inches wide, and 1 inch deep. A label on the bottom of the external charger reads "Texas Instruments ... P/N9792543-0001 ... Type BTC 01 ..." Dates codes between 10/7/94 and 3/20/95 are printed on the recalled chargers. Various computer dealers sold the external chargers nationwide as an optional accessory. The chargers, which sold for approximately $139 from November 1994 through January 1996, were packaged with a "power supply" and black "power cord" in an unmarked white cadboard box. Owners of TravelMate 4000M external battery chargers labeled with part number 9792543-0001 should stop using the external chargers immediately and call (800) 730-4235 or E-mail their name, address and telephone number via the internet to ticharger@select.com. Based on the availability of replacement external chargers, Texas Instruments, at its option, will refund customers' money or replace the external chargers.Texas Instruments, which reported this matter to CPSC, has not received any reports of injuries involving this product. No other Texas Instruments external battery charger models or other products are involved. Media inquiries of Texas Instruments can be directed to Bob Maples at (214) 917-2166 or via the internet at bmaples@maples.co
Reported concern (CPSC)
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the product. Contact the manufacturer or return the product to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
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View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026