Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported May 18, 2000
CPSC, IBM Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Notebook Computers, Mobile Devices
These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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The CPSC recalled The recall includes AC adapters used only with IBM ThinkPad 310 (type 2600 only) and IBM … - a moderate-severity action.
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 moderate-severity CPSC recall-These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard..
- Moderate
- severity level
- 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 CPSC action (record #00110) was formally reported on May 18, 2000. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 220,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.
Electronics recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 609 electronics recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
About 220,000
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| 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
Consumers should contact IBM to receive a free replacement AC adapter. Consumers also will receive a 15 percent discount coupon f…
- Check the recall number (00110) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 220,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
These AC adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 18, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 00110.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (00110) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported May 18, 2000. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.