# CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops
> **CPSC recall** · 2001-07-06 · 01188 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 01188
- **Date:** 2001-07-06
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters

## Hazards

These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.

## Manufacturer(s)

Apple, of Cupertino, Calif.

## Retailer(s)

Electronic and computer stores worldwide and Apple's website sold these AC adapters with PowerBook G3s, from May 1998 through March 2000. They also were sold separately for about $69.

## Description

No Titanium PowerBook G4 or iBook power adapters are part of this recall. The recall includes only AC adapters with a two-pin connector that came with Apple Macintosh PowerBooks or that were sold separately. The small rectangular black AC adapter box has a permanently attached cord on one end that connects to the computer and a detachable two-prong cord on the other end to plug into an AC outlet. It is approximately 4.75 inches long by 2 inches wide. The label located on the side of the adapter reads in part, "Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter" and "Model Number: M4402."

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Apple-Announces-Recall-of-AC-Adapter-for-Prior-Generation-PowerBook-Laptops)
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