The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05070·Announced 2004-12-14

Psion Teklogix Recalls AC Power Adapters for Notebook Computers

Psion Teklogix is recalling AC power adapters for specific notebook computers because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using them immediately.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with nine reported overheating incidents, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Psion Teklogix Corp. is recalling AC power adapters used with Psion Teklogix netpad®, netBook™, and NETBOOK PRO™ notebook computers. The recall involves 682 units that were sold to corporate customers and through mobile computing products distributors nationwide between December 2003 and October 2004 for about $45. The recalled adapters are manufactured in China and feature a label on the back with the name "Sunpower (UK) Ltd," part number 9NA0180300, and date code "D/C: 034810."

The adapters are being recalled because they can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Psion Teklogix has received nine reports of overheating, though no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Psion Teklogix to receive a free replacement unit. Customers can call Psion Teklogix Corp. at (800) 387-8898 between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the company at [email protected]. Additional information is available at www.psionteklogix.com.

The recalled product

Product
AC power adapters for Psion Teklogix notebook computers
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
682

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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