CPSC recall 10706
Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives by Hon Kwang Electric Shenzhen, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10706 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2009-11-10 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Hon Kwang Electric Shenzhen |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives | 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.
Reason
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.
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/2010/Power-Adapters-Used-with-IBM-RDX-Back-Up-Disk-Hard-Drives-Recalled-Due-to-Shock-Hazard
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