CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-09-02 · 04208
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
04208
Date
2004-09-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
AC Power Adapters
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
International Business Machines (IBM) Corp., of Armonk, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.