CPSC2004-09-02
CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
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.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.
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.
Affected count
About 225,000
Injuries reported
IBM has received six reports of incidents, including some with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
AC Power Adapters
Consumer contact
Call IBM at (800) 410-5629 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to IBM's replacement unit website at www.AdapterProgram.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-IBM-Announce-Recall-of-AC-Adapters-for-Notebook-Computers-Don't want to check this manually?
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