CPSC2009-11-10
Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
IBM authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $330 and $760.
Affected count
About 90
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact IBM at (800) 426-7378 anytime. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.ibm.com/storage
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Power-Adapters-Used-with-IBM-RDX-Back-Up-Disk-Hard-Drives-Recalled-Due-to-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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