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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 00110

AC adapters used with certain IBM notebook computers and mobile devices

Published June 30, 2026 · Recall initiated: May 18, 2000

What's the hazard

These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation, of Armonk, N.Y.
Distributor
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.
Country
US
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