Lynda

Don't know how many folks might have this but thought I'd forward just
incase.

Lynda
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http://www.oregonlive.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/cgi-free/getstory_ssf.cgi?a07
> 69_BC_AppleRecall&&news&newsflash-washington
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> 570,000 AC adapters worldwide being recalled
> The Associated Press
> 7/6/01 8:51 PM
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> WASHINGTON (AP) -- Apple is recalling 570,000 AC adapters that could
> overheat, posing a fire hazard when used with an Apple PowerBook G3
> computer, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Friday.
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> The company received six reports of the adapters overheating. No injuries
> were reported.
>
> The small rectangular black AC adapter box has a permanently attached cord
> on one end connecting to the computer and a detachable two-prong cord on
the
> other end to plug into an AC outlet.
>
> The label on the side of the adapter reads "Macintosh PowerBook 45W AC
> Adapter" and "Model Number: M4402."
>
> The government agency said consumers should stop using the AC adapters and
> contact Apple to receive a free replacement. The phone number is
> 866-277-2096.
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> On the Web: www.apple.com/adapterexchange/