Safety regulator, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
Recall 04208 · Sep 2, 2004 · Delta Electronics Inc.
225,000
units affected
225,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04208
- Date
- Sep 2, 2004
- Company
- Delta Electronics Inc.
- Units affected
- 225,000
- Product
- AC Power Adapters
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- IBM has received six reports of incidents, including some with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ac power adapters?
Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.
What is the 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.
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.