CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers, Mobile Devices
CPSC recall 00110. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should contact IBM to receive a free replacement AC adapter. Consumers also will receive a 15 percent discount coupon for Options by IBM merchandise when the recalled AC adapter is returned.
CPSC recall 00110 has the recall date 18 May 2000. The notice names the firm International Business Machines (IBM). The recall has about 220,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | IBM has received nine reports of the AC adapters overheating, including one report of fire causing minor damage. There have been no reports of injuries. |
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| Units | 220,000 |
| Description | The recall includes AC adapters used only with IBM ThinkPad 310 (type 2600 only) and IBM ThinkPad i Series (type 2611 only) notebook computers, and IBM WorkPad z50 (type 2608 only) companion devices. The AC adapter is a small rectangular black plastic box that, on one end, has a permanently attached wire that connects to the computer, and on the other end has a detachable cord that plugs into an AC outlet. It is approximately 2.5 inches long by 4.5 inches wide by 1.25 inches high. The label reads in part, "AC Adapter," "Made in China" and "Delta Electronics (Dougguan) Co., Ltd." It has a FRU p/n number of 12J0537, 12J0539 or 02K6562. No other IBM AC adapters are part of this recall. |
| Product | AC adapters used with certain IBM notebook computers and mobile devices, About 220,000, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | Electronic and computer stores nationwide, and the IBM website and other online retailers sold these AC adapters with mobile devices,from May 1997 through November 1999. They also were sold separately for about $50. |
| Importer | International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 220,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 4%
- Recalls on the register that name International Business Machines (IBM)
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 00110The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 00110. https://recallregister.com/product/468-cpsc-ibm-announce-recall-of-ac-adapters-for-notebook-computers-mobile/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 00110 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
IBM has received nine reports of the AC adapters overheating, including one report of fire causing minor damage. There have been no reports of injuries.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Electronic and computer stores nationwide, and the IBM website and other online retailers sold these AC adapters with mobile devices,from May 1997 through November 1999. They also were sold separately for about $50.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 00110?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 220,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China