CPSC recall 01188
Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2026-03-11
On 2026-03-11 the CPSC announced a recall of Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters by Apple, citing these AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01188 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2001-07-06 |
| Published | 2026-03-11 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Apple |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC Adapters | 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
These AC adapters could overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Apple-Announces-Recall-of-AC-Adapter-for-Prior-Generation-PowerBook-Laptops
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