CPSCRecalled Sep 2, 2004 · #04208
CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
Hazard
The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
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The recalled 56W AC power adapters were shipped primarily with IBM ThinkPad i Series, 390 and 240 Series, and s Series notebook computers. The adapters have three hollow pins at the AC inlet and part number 02K6549 on a label on the top of the unit. The IBM logo appears on top of the unit. Adapters with solid pins are not included in this recall.
Product details
- Product
- AC Power Adapters
- Type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Manufacturer
- Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Electronics and computer stores nationwide, the IBM Web site, phone orders, mail-order catalogs, and resellers sold the adapters with the ThinkPad computers, from January 1999 through August 2000. The adapters also were sold as an accessory during that time for about $55.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.