AC Adapters Sold With Network Hard Drives Recalled by I-O Data Device USA Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 07287 · Aug 23, 2007 · I-O Data Device USA Inc.
740
units affected
740
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07287
- Date
- Aug 23, 2007
- Company
- I-O Data Device USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 740
- Product
- AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk Drives
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled adapters immediately and contact Kaga Electronics USA for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- I-O Data Device USA has received three reports of the adapters overheating and deforming or melting. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ac adapters sold with network hard disk drives?
Consumers should stop using the recalled adapters immediately and contact Kaga Electronics USA for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.