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CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers

Recall 04-208 · September 2, 2004 · Delta Electronics

What to doConsumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
04-208 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 2, 2004
Brand
Delta Electronics
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
AC Power Adapters
Hazard
Fire and burn, Electric shock hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burnElectric shock
Units
About 225,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
March 12, 2025

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • AC Power Adapters · About 225,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan; International Business Machines (IBM) Corp., of Armonk, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

IBM has received six reports of incidents, including some with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

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

Recall history and context

Delta Electronics appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Delta Electronics recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

AC Power Adapters (About 225,000 units). The recalled 56W AC power adapters were shipped primarily with IBM ThinkPad i Series, 390 and 240 Series, and s Series notebook computers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn, Electric shock hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 12, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.