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Product Recall Number: 05-070

Why was AC power adapters for Psion Teklogix notebook computers recalled?

The adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

AC power adapters for Psion Teklogix notebook computers
Here's product recall specific data for AC power adapters for Psion Teklogix notebook computers.

  • Product Recall Number: 05-070

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2004-12-13

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: AC power adapters for Psion Teklogix notebook computers

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Psion Teklogix Corp., a subsidiary of Psion Teklogix Inc., of Ontario, Canada is voluntarily recalling 682 AC power adapters for Psion Teklogix notebook computers. The adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: AC power adapters for Psion Teklogix notebook computersUnits: 682Distributor: Psion Teklogix Corp., a subsidiary of Psion Teklogix Inc., of Ontario, CanadaHazard: The adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Psion Teklogix has received nine reports of overheating, though no injuries have been reported.Description: The recalled AC power adapters are used with Psion Teklogix netpad®, netBook™, and NETBOOK PRO™ notebook computers. The recalled adapters have a label on the back of the unit which include the name "Sunpower (UK) Ltd," the part number 9NA0180300, and date code "D/C: 034810."Sold to: Psion Teklogix corporate customers and through mobile computing products distributors nationwide between December 2003 and October 2004 for about $45.Manufactured in: China.Remedy: Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Psion Teklogix to receive a free replacement unit.Consumer Contact: Call Psion Teklogix Corp. at (800) 387-8898 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the company at adapter.recall@psionteklogix.com to receive the free replacement unit. For additional information, consumers can view the adapter recall at www.psionteklogix.com.

  • Hazard Description: The adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: 682

  • Incidents: Psion Teklogix has received nine reports of overheating, though no injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Psion Teklogix to receive a free replacement unit.

  • Sold At: Psion Teklogix corporate customers and through mobile computing products distributors nationwide between December 2003 and October 2004 for about $45.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Psion Teklogix Corp., a subsidiary of Psion Teklogix Inc., of Ontario, Canada

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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