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

Name: Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
Brand: Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China
SKU: CPSC-10706
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 10, 2009Recall ID: 10706Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Power-Adapters-Used-with-IBM-RDX-Back-Up-Disk-Hard-Drives-Recalled-Due-to-Shock-Hazard
Title	Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/75eadef42f8948c0b1817ce6af9c42ce.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Power Adapter with Hard Disk Drive
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/56f99defb6a94c539da2467bd50713b3.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Power Adapters
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives
Products › Type	Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Products › Category I D	1808
Products › Number Of Units	About 90
Recall I D	390
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	IBM authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $330 and $760.
Recall Date	2009-11-10T00:00:00
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.
Distributors › Name	IBM, of Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Recall Number	10706
Manufacturers › Name	Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact IBM at (800) 426-7378 anytime. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.ibm.com/storage
Last Publish Date	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Overview

Recalling FirmHon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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