Netgear Recalls Power Adapters for Outdoor Cameras Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-12-05). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: VMA4700. About 7,300 units in the US and 400 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18047 |
| Published | 2017-12-05 |
| Last updated | 2017-12-05 |
| Products | Power adapters for outdoor Arlo cameras |
| Firm named in the title | Netgear |
| Firms | Netgear Inc., of San Jose, Calif. (importer); Netgear Inc., of San Jose, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 7,300 |
| Units (Canada) | 400 |
| Model numbers | VMA4700 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Fry's electronics stores nationwide and online at Frys.com and Amazon.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for about $20. |
Description
This recall involves all model VMA4700 NETGEAR Arlo outdoor power adapters that were sold separately as aftermarket accessories for the Arlo, Arlo Pro and Arlo Go wire-free outdoor cameras.. This recall only involves the VMA4700 aftermarket model sold separately. The model number "VMA4700" can be found on the packaging. The part number, 332-10985-01, is marked on the back of the adapter. The black adapter comes with a weatherproof connector on one end and an adapter on the other end. "Arlo" is printed on the front of the adapter. The cord measures about eight feet long.
Hazard
Water can leak into the weatherproof connector on the power adapter and cause a short circuit, melting, and overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters, unplug them from the camera and contact Netgear for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received seven reports of the power adapter cord melting and overheating, resulting in one fire. No injuries have been reported.
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