CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers

危险说明 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• IBM has received six reports of incidents, including some with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.

消费者联系信息

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

相关企业

制造商：Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan

制造国家/地区：China

进口商：International Business Machines (IBM) Corp., of Armonk, N.Y.

零售商：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.