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

Active Recall Announced November 10, 2009 CPSC #10706

Quick answer

Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard is CPSC recall #10706, announced on November 10, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., IBM.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives

Recalled brands

Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., IBM

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.

Recall date

November 10, 2009

Categories

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10706?

CPSC recall #10706 covers Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 10, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #10706?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10706 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Power-Adapters-Used-with-IBM-RDX-Back-Up-Disk-Hard-Drives-Recalled-Due-to-Shock-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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