CPSCRecalled Nov 10, 2009 · #10706
Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
Hazard
A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.
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This recall involves power adapters sold with IBM RDX removable back up hard disk drives. The data storage devices were sold with a power adapter that fits various country specific plugs. "Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd" is printed on the adapters. IBM and RDX are printed on the back up hard disk drives.
Product details
- Product
- Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives
- Type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Manufacturer
- Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- IBM authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $330 and $760.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapters and contact your IBM service provider to determine if their adaptor is involved in this recall. Consumers with the affected adapters will receive a free replacement adapter.