Compaq Computer is recalling worldwide 1.4 million power adapters used with its Armada and Prosignia notebook computers, citing fire risk.
The recall was issued on Thursday for the AC power adapters and cords used with certain Compaq Armada and Prosignia notebooks manufactured between September 1988 and July this year.
Both notebook series are sold in Hong Kong.
Compaq said there had been five reported incidents of fire, although there had been no injuries.
A Compaq spokesman in Hong Kong said the recall was a precautionary measure to ensure customer safety, and that the faulty AC adapters were from only one of the company's multiple manufacturers, meaning not every notebook computer would be affected.
Heat building up in the adapter's plastic casing, which houses the faulty electrical circuits, can cause the casing to melt and in some cases catch fire.
Compaq is urging customers to discontinue use of the adapter and order a replacement immediately.