CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2679.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2679.
Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2679.
Call IBM at (800) 410-5629 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to IBM's replacement unit website at www.AdapterProgram.com
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers. The notice was published on September 2, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 225,000 units are potentially affected.