Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-11-10 · 10706
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
10706
Date
2009-11-10
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China
Retailer(s)
IBM authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $330 and $760.
Distributor(s)
IBM, of Research Triangle Park, N.C.
Country of manufacture
China
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.