IBM Recalls 32,000 Thinkpad Laptop AC Adapters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Plain-English summary

IBM PC Company of Somers, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling 32,000 AC adapters supplied with the Thinkpad laptop computer in the United States. The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on January 20, 1995. The AC adapters have an internal fault that can pose an electrical shock hazard. The Thinkpad computer itself is not involved in the recall.

The recalled AC adapters were included with Thinkpad models 360CS, 755C, 755CE, and 755CD. These adapters were sold nationwide after October 1, 1994. Only adapters marked with both Model AA19210 (found on the black portion of the label at the bottom of the unit) and DATE: 9452 or a lower number such as 9451, 9450 (found on the white strip of the label) have the fault.

IBM reported the possible hazard to CPSC and has not received any reports of injury from the adapters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Owners of the Thinkpad computer who have questions about the recall or need help identifying whether their adapter is part of the recall should call IBM at (800) 426-7378. IBM will immediately ship a replacement for the recalled adapters at no charge.

The recalled product

Product

CPSC And IBM Announce Recall Of Thinkpad AC Adapters

Manufacturer

IBM

Category

Consumer Product — Computer Accessories

Hazard

• electrical-shock

Distribution

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