Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: November 10, 2009 Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China Electronics
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 90)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China
- Reason for Recall:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- 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.
- 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.
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Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 90)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 10706