CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops

危险说明 Hazard

• These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

No Titanium PowerBook G4 or iBook power adapters are part of this recall. The recall includes only AC adapters with a two-pin connector that came with Apple Macintosh PowerBooks or that were sold separately. The small rectangular black AC adapter box has a permanently attached cord on one end that connects to the computer and a detachable two-prong cord on the other end to plug into an AC outlet. It is approximately 4.75 inches long by 2 inches wide. The label located on the side of the adapter reads in part, "Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter" and "Model Number: M4402."

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• Apple received six reports of these adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.

消费者联系信息

For more information, contact Apple at (866) 277-2096 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Sunday through Saturday, or go to their website at www.apple.com/adapterexchange/

相关企业

制造商：Apple, of Cupertino, Calif.

零售商：Electronic and computer stores worldwide and Apple's website sold these AC adapters with PowerBook G3s, from May 1998 through March 2000. They also were sold separately for about $69.