CPSC recall 04-208, announced September 2, 2004, covers Delta Electronics AC Power Adapters (about 225,000 units). The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit. Recall contact: call (800) 410-5629, or go to www.AdapterProgram.com.
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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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The adapters have three hollow pins at the AC inlet and part number 02K6549 on a label on the top of the unit.
Which products are included?
The recalled 56W AC power adapters were shipped primarily with IBM ThinkPad i Series, 390 and 240 Series, and s Series notebook computers. The adapters have three hollow pins at the AC inlet and part number 02K6549 on a label on the top of the unit. The IBM logo appears on top of the unit. Adapters with solid pins are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a label on the top of the unit
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- January 1999 through August 2000
- Price paid
- $55
Why it was recalled
The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
IBM has received six reports of incidents, including some with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 410-5629, or go to www.AdapterProgram.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Delta Electronics
- Manufacturer
- Delta Electronics Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Laptop batteries
- Recall number
- 04-208
- Units
- About 225,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Electronics and computer stores nationwide, the IBM Web site, phone orders, mail-order catalogs, and resellers sold the adapters with the ThinkPad computers, from January 1999 through August 2000. The adapters also were sold as an accessory during that time for about $55.
- Importer
- International Business Machines (IBM) Corp., of Armonk, N.Y.
AC Power Adapters
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 225,000 units: the 21st-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them. Electric shock: named in 29 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Brand history
- Delta Electronics is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, all in 2004. This recall is the earliest. 2 of them are battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- 20 months. Recalled 49 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Call IBM at (800) 410-5629 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to IBM's replacement unit website at www.AdapterProgram.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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