IBM announced Thursday that it will recall 553,000 ThinkPad AC power adapters after receiving reports that some units overheated, causing melted adapter housings and charred circuit boards. The company also noted that the overheating could pose fire and electrical shock hazards. The announcement was made in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which cited six reports of incidents and some property damage, but no injuries.
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IBM Issues Recall for 553,000 ThinkPad AC Power Adapters
Posted by: Elizabeth Millard September 3, 2004 10:00 AMIBM announced Thursday that it will recall 553,000 ThinkPad AC power adapters after receiving reports that some units overheated, causing melted adapter housings and charred circuit boards. The company also noted that the overheating could pose fire and electrical shock hazards. The announcement was made in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which cited six reports of incidents and some property damage, but no injuries.