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Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives

Published November 10, 2009

Summary

CPSC records recall 10706, published November 10, 2009. Recalling firm: Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China; Reported units: About 90.

What's the hazard

A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapters and contact your IBM service provider to determine if their adaptor is involved in this recall. Consumers with the affected adapters will receive a free replacement adapter.

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Recall details

Brand
Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China
Manufacturer
Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China
Distributor
IBM, of Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 10706 on November 10, 2009. Reported hazard: A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapters and contact your IBM service provider to determine if their adaptor is involved in this recall. Consumers with the affected adapters will receive a free replacement adapter.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China.

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)