CPSC recall 95-065, announced January 20, 1995, covers IBM Thinkpad laptop computer AC adapters. Hazard: Electrocution/Electric Shock.
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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.
Only adapters marked with both Model AA19210 (found on the black portion of the label at the bottom of the unit) and DATE: 9452 or a lower number such as 9451, 9450...(found on the white strip of the label) have the fault.IBM, which reported the possible hazard to CPSC, has not received any reports of injury from the adapters.
Which products are included?
January 20, 1995 Release # 95-065 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, IBM PC Company of Somers, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling 32,000 AC adapters supplied with the Thinkpad laptop computer in the United States. The AC adapter has an internal fault that can pose an electrical shock hazard. The Thinkpad computer is not involved in the recall.The recalled AC adapters included with Thinkpad models 360CS, 755C, 755CE, and 755CD were sold nationwide after Oct. 1, 1994. Only adapters marked with both Model AA19210 (found on the black portion of the label at the bottom of the unit) and DATE: 9452 or a lower number such as 9451, 9450...(found on the white strip of the label) have the fault.IBM, which reported the possible hazard to CPSC, has not received any reports of injury from the adapters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.Owners of the Thinkpad computer who have questions about the recall or need help in identifying whether their adapter is part of the recall should call IBM at (800) 426-7378 anytime. IBM will immediately ship a replacement for the recalled adapters at no charge. Media inquiries can be directed to Peter Thonis at IBM at (914) 766-3770
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 5 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Where to look
the black portion of the label at the bottom of the unit
andthe white strip of the label
(the notice’s words)
Why it was recalled
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Official remedy
No separate remedy text is present in the API record. Follow the official CPSC notice.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 5 listed in this recall.
- 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
- IBM
- Manufacturer
- IBM
- Product type
- Battery chargers, Laptop batteries
- Recall number
- 95-065
Thinkpad laptop computer AC 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.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 29 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Brand history
- IBM is named in 3 CPSC notices in this index, from 1995 to 2009. This recall is the earliest. 2 of them are battery charger recalls.
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