Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives
CPSC Recall #10-706 — November 9, 2009
Product
Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives
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.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 90
Sold At
IBM authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $330 and $760.
Manufacturer
Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China
Manufactured In
China