CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops
USCPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops
Recalling Firm: Apple, of Cupertino, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Apple-Announces-Recall-of-AC-Adapter-for-Prior-Generation-PowerBook-Laptops |
| Title | CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/apple-adapter.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter |
| Hazards › Name | These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Apple received six reports of these adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 570,000 |
| Recall I D | 873 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2001-07-06T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 01188 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Apple, of Cupertino, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | 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/ |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-03-11T00:00:00 |
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