Official recall notice
CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops
- Recall date
- 2001-07-06
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 570,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.
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."
Reported incidents
Apple received six reports of these adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.