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

Electric shock

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.

Units: About 90
Reports: —
Injuries: —
Deaths: 0
Price: $330–$760
Remedy: See notice

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Affected

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.

The file

Sold at: IBM authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $330 and $760.
Product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Made in: China
Recalled by: Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China, IBM, of Research Triangle Park, N.C.

Incident log

None reported.

What the notice says to do

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.

For additional information, contact IBM at (800) 426-7378 anytime. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.ibm.com/storage

Open official CPSC notice ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.

Notice first dated NOV 10 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.