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CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops

U.S. CPSCFireJul 6, 2001
Recalled Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter
Recalled Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter

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

Hazard

These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.

Incidents & injuries

Apple received six reports of these adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Product 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."

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Apple at (866) 277-2096 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Sunday through Saturday, or go to their website at www.apple.com/adapterexchange/

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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