CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
Source: CPSC Recall #04208
Recall Date
2004-09-02
Manufacturer
Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
Units Affected
About 225,000
Products Involved
AC Power Adapters
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.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.
Reported Injuries
IBM has received six reports of incidents, including some with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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 time for about $55.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28