Recalls / 2001-07-06

CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops

01188 · Recalled 2001-07-06 · CPSC page

Recalled Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter

Description

No Titanium PowerBook G4 or iBook power adapters are part of this recall. The recall includes only AC adapters with a two-pin connector that came with Apple Macintosh PowerBooks or that were sold separately. The small rectangular black AC adapter box has a permanently attached cord on one end that connects to the computer and a detachable two-prong cord on the other end to plug into an AC outlet. It is approximately 4.75 inches long by 2 inches wide. The label located on the side of the adapter reads in part, "Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter" and "Model Number: M4402."

Hazards

These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

Apple received six reports of these adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters		About 570,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Apple
Sold at: Electronic, computer stores worldwide, Apple's website sold these AC adapters with PowerBook G3s, from May 1998 through March 2000. They also were sold separately for about $69.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Apple at (866) 277-2096 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Sunday through Saturday, or go to their website at www.apple.com/adapterexchange/

Source: CPSC recall 01188. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.