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CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers, Mobile Devices

Recalled May 18, 2000 · CPSC recall 00110 · IBM

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.

Units

About 220,000

Incidents / 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.

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.

What to do

Contact

For more information, contact IBM at (800) 426-7378 anytime, or go to the firm's website at www.ibm.com/adapterrecall

Product

AC adapters used with certain IBM notebook computers and mobile devices

Imported by

International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation, of Armonk, N.Y.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

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