CPSCSeptember 2, 2004consumer

CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The 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.

What to do

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

Brands named

delta electronicsinternational business machines ibmcpsccpsc ibm
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Recall history

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