The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·96137·Announced 1996-05-30

Kingston DIMM Modules for IBM ThinkPads Recalled Due to Fire Risk

Kingston Technology is recalling 27,000 memory modules for IBM ThinkPad 760 computers because they may cause short circuits, overheating, and fire.

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 risk of fire and overheating, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kingston Technology Corporation is recalling approximately 27,000 16-megabyte DIMM memory modules designed for use exclusively with IBM ThinkPad 760 L, LD, C, and CD notebook computers. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The modules may cause a short circuit, resulting in overheating, smoke, and possibly fire. Kingston has received one report of a short circuit in an IBM ThinkPad 760 computer that resulted in overheating. The company and CPSC are not aware of any injuries or property damage involving the memory module.

The modules were sold worldwide from November 1995 through May 1996 at list prices ranging from $500 to $950. Consumers who own an affected IBM ThinkPad model with 24 or more megabytes of memory should call Kingston at (888) 435-4937 to determine if their computer contains the recalled module and to arrange for a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
IBM Thinkpad Notebook Computer memory modules
Manufacturer
Kingston Technology
Category
Consumer Product — Computer Components
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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