CPSC Recall in 2009: Power Adapters Used with IBM RDX Back Up Disk Hard Drives Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2009.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-706

Date: November 09, 2009

Product Name: Power Adapters with IBM RDX Back Up Hard Disk Drives

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 90

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

IBM authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $330 and $760.

Manufactured In:

China