AC Power Adapters
Published September 2, 2004
Summary
CPSC records recall 04208, published September 2, 2004. Recalling firm: Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan; Reported units: About 225,000.
What's 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
- Manufacturer
- Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
- Distributor
- 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.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was AC Power Adapters recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 04208 on September 2, 2004. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan.