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Recalls / 2009-11-10

Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

10706 · Recalled 2009-11-10 · CPSC page

Recalled Power Adapter with Hard Disk Drive
Recalled Power Adapter with Hard Disk Drive

Description

This recall involves power adapters sold with IBM RDX removable back up hard disk drives. The data storage devices were sold with a power adapter that fits various country specific plugs. "Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd" is printed on the adapters. IBM and RDX are printed on the back up hard disk drives.

Hazards

A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapters and contact your IBM service provider to determine if their adaptor is involved in this recall. Consumers with the affected adapters will receive a free replacement adapter.

Products

NameModelUnits
Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk DrivesAbout 90

Parties

Manufacturer
Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.
Distributor
IBM, of Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Made in
China
Sold at
IBM authorized distributors, resellers nationwide, $760.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact IBM at (800) 426-7378 anytime. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.ibm.com/storage

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Recalled Power Adapters
Recalled Power Adapters

Source: CPSC recall 10706. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.