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Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

Recalled November 10, 2009 · CPSC recall 10706 · Power

Recalled Power Adapter with Hard Disk DriveRecalled Power Adapters
Hazard
A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapters and contact your IBM service provider to determine if their adaptor is involved in this recall. Consumers with the affected adapters will receive a free replacement adapter.
Units
About 90
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves power adapters sold with IBM RDX removable back up hard disk drives. The data storage devices were sold with a power adapter that fits various country specific plugs. "Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd" is printed on the adapters. IBM and RDX are printed on the back up hard disk drives.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapters and contact your IBM service provider to determine if their adaptor is involved in this recall. Consumers with the affected adapters will receive a free replacement adapter.

Contact

For additional information, contact IBM at (800) 426-7378 anytime. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.ibm.com/storage

Product
Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives
Manufacturer(s)
Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China
Distributed by
IBM, of Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Retailers
IBM authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $330 and $760.
Made in
China

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