Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-706 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 10, 2009
- Brand
- Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives
- Hazard
- Shock Hazard
- Hazard type
- Electric shock
- Units
- About 90
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives · About 90 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: IBM authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $330 and $760.; Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China; IBM, of Research Triangle Park, N.C..
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
Recall history and context
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?
Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives (About 90 units). This recall involves power adapters sold with IBM RDX removable back up hard disk drives.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Shock Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.