Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Apple and the CPSC have recalled AC adapters for prior generation PowerBook laptops because they could overheat and pose a fire hazard. The recall covers only adapters with a two-pin connector that came with Apple Macintosh PowerBooks or were sold separately—not Titanium PowerBook G4 or iBook power adapters. The recalled adapter is a small rectangular black box approximately 4.75 inches long by 2 inches wide, with a permanently attached cord connecting to the computer and a detachable two-prong cord for AC outlets. The label reads "Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter" with model number M4402.
If you have one of these recalled adapters, you should stop using it and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.
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."
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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