CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2001-07-06). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: M4402. About 570,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01188 |
| Published | 2001-07-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-03-11 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters |
| Firm named in the title | Apple |
| Firms | Apple, of Cupertino, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 570,000 |
| Model numbers | M4402 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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."
Hazard
These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
Apple received six reports of these adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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