Safety regulator, Psion Teklogix Corp. Announce Recall of AC Power Adapters
Recall 05070 · Dec 14, 2004 · Psion Teklogix Corp., a subsidiary
682
units affected
682
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05070
- Date
- Dec 14, 2004
- Company
- Psion Teklogix Corp., a subsidiary
- Units affected
- 682
- Product
- AC power adapters for Psion Teklogix notebook computers
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled AC power adapters are used with Psion Teklogix netpad®, netBook™, and NETBOOK PRO™ notebook computers. The recalled adapters have a label on the back of the unit which include the name "Sunpower (UK) Ltd," the part number 9NA0180300, and date code "D/C: 034810."
What can happen
The adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Psion Teklogix to receive a free replacement unit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Psion Teklogix has received nine reports of overheating, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Psion Teklogix corporate customers and through mobile computing products distributors nationwide between December 2003 and October 2004 for about $45.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ac power adapters for psion teklogix notebook computers?
Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Psion Teklogix to receive a free replacement unit.
What is the hazard?
The adapters can overheat, posing a fire 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.