Lexar JumpDrive® Computer Storage Devices Recalled for Burn Hazard, Certain Models Involved
Recall 06205 · Jul 6, 2006 · Lexar Media Inc.
66,000
units affected
66,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06205
- Date
- Jul 6, 2006
- Company
- Lexar Media Inc.
- Units affected
- 66,000
- Product
- Lexar JumpDrive® FireFly and 1GB Secure II
- Product type
- Computer Equipment
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled drives are high speed flash drives used to store, transfer and carry data from one computer to another. This recall only includes Lexar JumpDrive® FireFly which is sold in various colors, and Lexar JumpDrive® Secure II 1GB which has a metallic silver housing. "Lexar" is embossed on the front of the plastic housing and the capacity is marked on the back. The part number is located on the FireFly's packaging, and on the back of the Secure II 1GB drive. JumpDrive® FireFly Capacity Part Number 256MB (red) JDFF256-431RU JDFF256-264 JDFF256-445RU 512MB (lime green) JDFF512-431EM 1GB (blue) JDFF1GB-431TO 2GB (black) JDFF2GB-431BK JumpDrive® Secure II 1GB Part Number JDSE1GB-00-500 Rev H and 3052-1GBA-2006 JDSE1GB-00-500 Rev H and 3052-1GBA-2106 JDSE1GB-00-500 Rev H and 3052-1GBA-1906 JDSE1GB-00-500 Rev H and 3052-1GBA-1806
What can happen
The recalled JumpDrives® FireFly and Secure II products could overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers and property damage.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled JumpDrive® Firefly and Secure II devices and contact Lexar to receive a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The recalled JumpDrive® Firefly drives were sold at discount department, office supply, and electronics stores, and by Web retailers, including www.lexar.com, between April and May 2006 for between $30 and $110.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lexar jumpdrive® firefly and 1gb secure ii?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled JumpDrive® Firefly and Secure II devices and contact Lexar to receive a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The recalled JumpDrives® FireFly and Secure II products could overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers and property damage.
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.