CPSC, Cables To Go Announce Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-05-31). Hazards: fire, burn, electric shock. About 3,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05576 |
| Published | 2005-05-31 |
| Last updated | 2024-12-17 |
| Product category | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products | AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosures |
| Firm named in the title | Cables To Go |
| Firms | Cables To Go, of Dayton, Ohio (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 3,100 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | The Cables to Go Web site, other Web retailers and computer and electronics stores nationwide, from May 24, 2004 through February 21, 2005, for about $55. |
Description
The recall involves AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch IDE external hard drive enclosures. The AC adapters were sold only with the drive enclosures. "PRiver" or "MoreTec" is written on the enclosures.
Hazard
A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and stop using the product immediately. Contact Cables To Go for information on receiving a free replacement unit.
Incidents and injuries
Cables To Go has received five reports of adapters overheating, including one report of the carpet beneath the adapter being damaged. No injuries have been reported.
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