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Electric ShockNovember 10, 2009CPSC #10706

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

Product
Chargers & Adapters
Units affected
90
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • IBM authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $330 and $760.

Photos

Recalled Power Adapter with Hard Disk DriveRecalled Power Adapters
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