September 2, 2004
IBM is recalling about 225,000 power adapters for its ThinkPad laptop computers. The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
IBM has received six reports of incidents, including some with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled 56W AC power adapters were shipped primarily with IBM ThinkPad i Series, 390 and 240 Series, and s Series notebook computers. The adapters have three hollow pins at the AC inlet and part number 02K6549 on a label on the top of the unit. The IBM logo appears on top of the unit. Adapters with solid pins are not included in this recall.
Electronics and computer stores nationwide, the IBM Web site, phone orders, mail-order catalogs, and resellers sold the adapters with the ThinkPad computers from January 1999 through August 2000. The adapters also were sold as an accessory during that time for about $55.
Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.
Consumer Contact: Call IBM at (800) 410-5629 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to IBMs replacement unit Web site at www.AdapterProgram.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
