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AC Adapters Sold With Network Hard Drives Recalled by I-O Data Device USA Due to Burn Hazard

Recalled August 23, 2007 · CPSC recall 07287 · AC

Hazard

The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled adapters immediately and contact Kaga Electronics USA for a free replacement.

Units

About 740

Incidents / injuries

I-O Data Device USA has received three reports of the adapters overheating and deforming or melting. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled adapters immediately and contact Kaga Electronics USA for a free replacement.

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 [email protected]

Product

AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk Drives

Imported by

I-O Data Device USA Inc., of San Jose, Calif.

Retailers

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.

Made in

Japan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →