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Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

Date: November 10, 2009
Company: Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapters and contact your IBM service provider to determine if their adaptor is involved in this recall. Consumers with the affected adapters will receive a free replacement adapter.

Affected Products

This recall involves power adapters sold with IBM RDX removable back up hard disk drives. The data storage devices were sold with a power adapter that fits various country specific plugs. "Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd" is printed on the adapters. IBM and RDX are printed on the back up hard disk drives.

Why Was This Recalled?

A plastic weld on the power adapters can fail and allow two parts to separate, exposing live electrical contacts. This poses a shock hazard to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China

Hon-Kwang Electric (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., of Guang-Dong, China has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report