PRA number
2004/7210
Published date
Product description
ELV Adapter for IBM ThinkPad iSeries, 390 and 240 series, and sSeries notebook computers. Machine types 1161, 1171, 2621, 2651, 2627, 2609, 2624, 2626, 2666, 2667. The adapters can be identified by the IBM part number 02K6549.
Reasons the product is recalled
The adapters may overheat, resulting in melting of the adapter housing and charring of the circuit board inside the housing. The cause of the failure has been determined to be due to cracked soldered joints.
The hazards to consumers
Heat Hazard.
What consumers should do
Adapters affected by this recall should not be left plugged into an AC power outlet while unattended. A replacement unit can be obtained free of charge by visiting the replacement website at www.AdapterProgram.com or Consumers should call 131 426(Select
Supplier
IBM Australia Limited
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
