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CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops

Recalled July 6, 2001 · CPSC recall 01188 · Apple

Recalled Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter

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.

Units

About 570,000

Incidents / injuries

Apple received six reports of these adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.

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."

What to do

Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.

Contact

For more information, contact Apple at (866) 277-2096 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Sunday through Saturday, or go to their website at www.apple.com/adapterexchange/

Product

Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters

Manufacturer(s)

Apple, of Cupertino, Calif.

Retailers

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.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →