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Product Recall Number: 00-110

Why was AC adapters used with certain IBM notebook computers and mobile devices recalled?

These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

AC adapters used with certain IBM notebook computers and mobile devices
Here's product recall specific data for AC adapters used with certain IBM notebook computers and mobile devices.

  • Product Recall Number: 00-110

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2000-05-17

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: AC adapters used with certain IBM notebook computers and mobile devices

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation, of Armonk, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 220,000 AC adapters that are used with certain models of IBM notebook computers and other mobile devices. These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 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. 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. 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. 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. For more information, contact IBM at (800) 426-7378 anytime, or go to the firm's website at www.ibm.com/adapterrecall. No other IBM AC adapters are part of this recall.

  • Hazard Description: These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 220,000

  • Incidents: 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.

  • 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.

  • Sold At: 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.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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