CPSC2001-07-06
CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops
Apple, of Cupertino, Calif.
Hazard
These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.
Sold at
Electronic and computer stores worldwide and Apple's website sold these AC adapters with PowerBook G3s, from May 1998 through March 2000. They also were sold separately for about $69.
Affected count
About 570,000
Injuries reported
Apple received six reports of these adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Apple at (866) 277-2096 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Sunday through Saturday, or go to their website at www.apple.com/adapterexchange/
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Apple-Announces-Recall-of-AC-Adapter-for-Prior-Generation-PowerBook-LaptopsDon't want to check this manually?
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