CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers, Mobile Devices
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-05-18). Hazards: fire, burn. About 220,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00110 |
| Published | 2000-05-18 |
| Last updated | 2000-05-18 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | AC adapters used with certain IBM notebook computers and mobile devices |
| Firm named in the title | IBM |
| Firms | International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation, of Armonk, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 220,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Electronic and computer stores nationwide, and the IBM website and other online retailers sold these AC adapters with mobile devices,from May 1997 through November 1999. They also were sold separately for about $50. |
Description
The recall includes AC adapters used only with IBM ThinkPad 310 (type 2600 only) and IBM ThinkPad i Series (type 2611 only) notebook computers, and IBM WorkPad z50 (type 2608 only) companion devices. The AC adapter is a small rectangular black plastic box that, on one end, has a permanently attached wire that connects to the computer, and on the other end has a detachable cord that plugs into an AC outlet. It is approximately 2.5 inches long by 4.5 inches wide by 1.25 inches high. The label reads in part, "AC Adapter," "Made in China" and "Delta Electronics (Dougguan) Co., Ltd." It has a FRU p/n number of 12J0537, 12J0539 or 02K6562. No other IBM AC adapters are part of this recall.
Hazard
These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should contact IBM to receive a free replacement AC adapter. Consumers also will receive a 15 percent discount coupon for Options by IBM merchandise when the recalled AC adapter is returned.
Incidents and injuries
IBM has received nine reports of the AC adapters overheating, including one report of fire causing minor damage. There have been no reports of injuries.
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