Apple Recalls PowerBook G3 Series/Lombard AC Adapters
"In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and other international safety authorities, Apple is voluntarily recalling certain AC adapters that were sold for use with PowerBook G3 systems shipped from May 1998 until March 2000. Apple has initiated an exchange program and will provide you with a new replacement AC adapter, free of charge.
No Titanium PowerBook G4 or iBook AC adapters are part of this recall.
The affected AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apple received six reports of these adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported. Apple urges you to order a replacement adapter immediately and not to leave your current AC adapter unattended while plugged into any power outlet."
Only the black "Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapter" (Model Number: M4402) with a two-pronged power cord is being recalled. The recent silver yo-yo AC adapters are not included in the recall. [Dana Baggett]
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