CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers, Mobile Devices

These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 00110
Affected scope: About 220,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The recall includes AC adapters used only with IBM ThinkPad 310 (type 2600 only) and IBM ….

CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers, Mobile Devices was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 18, 2000. Reason: These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should contact IBM to receive a free replacement AC adapter. Consumers also wil…. Verify recall #00110 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: May 18, 2000
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00110 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The recall includes AC adapters used only with IBM ThinkPad 310 (type 2600 only) and IBM ThinkPad i Series (type 2611 only) notebook computers, and IBM WorkPad z50 (type 2608 only) companion devices. The AC adapter is a small rectangular black plastic box that, on one end, has a permanently attached wire that connects to the computer, and on the other end has a detachable cord that plugs into an AC outlet. It is approximately 2.5 inches long by 4.5 inches wide by 1.25 inches high. The label reads in part, "AC Adapter," "Made in China" and "Delta Electronics (Dougguan) Co., Ltd." It has a FRU p/n number of 12J0537, 12J0539 or 02K6562. No other IBM AC adapters are part of this recall.

Reason for recall

These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should contact IBM to receive a free replacement AC adapter. Consumers also will receive a 15 percent discount coupon for Options by IBM merchandise when the recalled AC adapter is returned.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	00110
Date reported	May 18, 2000
Date initiated	May 18, 2000
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 220,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 18, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 00110.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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