CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
The recalled 56W AC power adapters were shipped primarily with IBM ThinkPad i Series, 390 and 240 Series, and s Series notebook computers. The adapters have three hollow pins at the AC inlet and part number 02K6549 on a label on the top of the unit. The IBM logo appears on top of the unit. Adapters with solid pins are not included in this recall.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.
Contact Information
Call IBM at (800) 410-5629 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to IBM's replacement unit website at www.AdapterProgram.com
Recall Details
Sold At
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 ti
Injuries
IBM has received six reports of incidents, including some with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
IBM
Recall Number
04208