AC adapters used with certain IBM notebook computers and mobile devices
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
IBM and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced a recall of AC adapters designed for specific IBM notebook computers and mobile devices because the adapters can overheat and create a fire hazard. The recalled adapters are used only with IBM ThinkPad 310 (type 2600), IBM ThinkPad i Series (type 2611), and IBM WorkPad z50 (type 2608). The AC adapter is a small black rectangular plastic box measuring approximately 2.5 inches long by 4.5 inches wide by 1.25 inches high, with a permanently attached wire on one end and a detachable cord on the other. The label identifies it as an AC Adapter made by Delta Electronics (Dougguan) Co., Ltd. in China, with a FRU part number of 12J0537, 12J0539, or 02K6562.
Consumers who have one of these recalled AC adapters should contact IBM to receive a free replacement adapter and a 15 percent discount coupon for Options by IBM merchandise when returning the recalled adapter.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should contact IBM to receive a free replacement AC adapter. Consumers also will receive a 15 percent discount coupon for Options by IBM merchandise when the recalled AC adapter is returned.
The recall includes AC adapters used only with IBM ThinkPad 310 (type 2600 only) and IBM ThinkPad i Series (type 2611 only) notebook computers, and IBM WorkPad z50 (type 2608 only) companion devices. The AC adapter is a small rectangular black plastic box that, on one end, has a permanently attached wire that connects to the computer, and on the other end has a detachable cord that plugs into an AC outlet. It is approximately 2.5 inches long by 4.5 inches wide by 1.25 inches high. The label reads in part, "AC Adapter," "Made in China" and "Delta Electronics (Dougguan) Co., Ltd." It has a FRU p/n number of 12J0537, 12J0539 or 02K6562. No other IBM AC adapters are part of this recall.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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