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Product recall · CPSCAugust 23, 2007Serious
AC Adapters Sold With Network Hard Drives
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled adapters immediately and contact Kaga Electronics USA for a free replacement.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Kaga Electronics USA toll-free at (877) 878-2926 anytime, visit the company's Web site at www.iodata.com/usa or send an e-mail to supportps@iodata.com
The product
This recall involves all AC adapters with model number IO-ACADP1510UL. The model number can be found on the AC adapter. The AC adapters were sold with I-O Data® network hard disk drives model number UHDL-160U or UHDL-300U. The model number for the network hard disk drive is located on a label at the base of the console.
Details
- Units affected
- About 740
- Recall date
- August 23, 2007
- Brand
- I-O Data Device USA Inc., of San Jose, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- I-O Data Device USA has received three reports of the adapters overheating and deforming or melting. No injuries have been reported.
IO-ACADP1510ULUHDL-160U
I-O Data Device USA's Web site, telesales, distributors, and select retailers nationwide from December 2004 through February 2007. The network hard disk drives with adapters were sold for between $300 and $400.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “AC Adapters Sold With Network Hard Drives Recalled by I-O Data Device USA Due to Burn Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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