CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops
CPSC recall 01188. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.
CPSC recall 01188 has the recall date 6 Jul 2001. The notice names the firm Apple. The recall has about 570,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2001 has 22,500 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
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Apple received six reports of these adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 570,000 |
| 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." |
| Product | Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters, About 570,000, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | Electronic and computer stores worldwide and Apple's website sold these AC adapters with PowerBook G3s, from May 1998 through March 2000. They also were sold separately for about $69. |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 570,000Median of 2001: 22,500
- CPSC recalls of 2001
- 245
- Recalls of 2001 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2001 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Apple
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2019 | Apple Recalls 15-Inch MacBook Pro Laptop Computers Due to Fire Hazard |
| 5 Jun 2019 | Apple Recalls Three-Prong Wall Plug Adapters Included in World Travel Adapter Kit Due to Risk of Electric Shock |
| 18 Feb 2016 | Apple Recalls Travel Adapter Kits and Plugs Due to Risk of Electric Shock |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 01188The 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 01188. https://recallregister.com/product/873-cpsc-apple-announces-recall-of-ac-adapter-for-prior-generation-powerbo/. 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 01188 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Apple received six reports of these adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Electronic and computer stores worldwide and Apple's website sold these AC adapters with PowerBook G3s, from May 1998 through March 2000. They also were sold separately for about $69.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01188?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 570,000
- How many CPSC recalls name Apple?
- 4 CPSC recalls on this register name Apple. This recall is 1 of them.