CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops

These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 01188
Affected scope: About 570,000

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

Apple, of Cupertino, Calif. recalled No Titanium PowerBook G4 or iBook power adapters are part of this recall. The recall incl….

CPSC, Apple Announces Recall of AC Adapter for Prior Generation PowerBook Laptops was recalled by Apple, of Cupertino, Calif. in July 6, 2001. Reason: These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replace…. Verify recall #01188 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Apple, of Cupertino, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: July 6, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01188 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

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."

Reason for recall

These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.

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	01188
Date reported	July 6, 2001
Date initiated	July 6, 2001
Recalling firm	Apple, of Cupertino, Calif.
Affected scope	About 570,000
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 stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using these AC adapters and contact Apple to receive a free replacement.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 6, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 01188.

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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