CPSCGeneral Alert
Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock ...
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 |
Overview
- Recalling FirmHon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China