Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E045000 Reported July 22, 2005

Power supply inverters-electric shock

Cyber Power Systems (usa), Inc. · N/A · 60,556 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05E045000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Cyber Power Systems (usa), Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
60,556
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 22, 2005

Defect Summary

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".

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Cyber Power Systems (usa), Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05E045000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05E045000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05E045000?

NHTSA recall 05E045000 was issued by Cyber Power Systems (usa), Inc. on July 22, 2005. It addresses: Power supply inverters-electric shock. The recall affects approximately 60,556 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cyber Power Systems (usa), Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E045000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.