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IBM Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers

AC Power Adapters

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Date of Recall:
Thursday, September 2nd, 2004

CPSC Release Number:
04-208

Manufactured In:
China

Units:
About 225,000

Manufacturer:
Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan

Importer:
International Business Machines (IBM) Corp., of Armonk, N.Y.

Sold By:
Electronics and computer stores nationwide, the IBM Web site, phone orders, mail-order catalogs, and resellers sold the adapters with the ThinkPad computers from January 1999 through August 2000. The adapters also were sold as an accessory during that time for about $55.

Problem/Hazard:
The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents:
IBM has received six reports of incidents, including some with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description:
The recalled 56W AC power adapters were shipped primarily with IBM ThinkPad i Series, 390 and 240 Series, and s Series notebook computers. The adapters have three hollow pins at the AC inlet and part number 02K6549 on a label on the top of the unit. The IBM logo appears on top of the unit. Adapters with solid pins are not included in this recall.

Remedy:
Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.

Consumer Contact:
Call IBM at (800) 410-5629 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to IBM's replacement unit Web site at www.AdapterProgram.com

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Picture of Recalled AC Power Adapters with hollow pins

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