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

U.S. CPSCElectric shockNov 10, 2009
Recalled Power Adapter with Hard Disk Drive
Recalled Power Adapter with Hard Disk Drive
Recalled Power Adapters
Recalled Power Adapters

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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.

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

IBM authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $330 and $760.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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