Safety regulator, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops
Recall 01188 · Jul 6, 2001 · Apple
570,000
units affected
570,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01188
- Date
- Jul 6, 2001
- Company
- Apple
- Units affected
- 570,000
- Product
- Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
No Titanium PowerBook G4 or iBook power adapters are part of this recall. The recall includes only AC adapters with a two-pin connector that came with Apple Macintosh PowerBooks or that were sold separately. The small rectangular black AC adapter box has a permanently attached cord on one end that connects to the computer and a detachable two-prong cord on the other end to plug into an AC outlet. It is approximately 4.75 inches long by 2 inches wide. The label located on the side of the adapter reads in part, "Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter" and "Model Number: M4402."
What can happen
These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Apple received six reports of these adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled macintosh powerbook 45w ac adapters?
Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.