Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The label located on the side of the adapter reads in part, "Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter" and "Model Number: M4402."
Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Apple received six reports of these adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Apple
- Manufacturer
- Apple, of Cupertino, Calif.
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 01-188
- Units
- About 570,000
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Recall contact information
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/
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.