CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-873.
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."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-873.
Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-873.
For more information, contact Apple at (866) 277-2096 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Sunday through Saturday, or go to their website at www.apple.com/adapterexchange/
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops. The notice was published on July 6, 2001 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 570,000 units are potentially affected.