CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug
CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges
Why was CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug recalled?
The plastic housing on these units can detach, posing a shock hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Remove electrical power source to the receptacle and unplug the unit. Contact the company for a free repair kit. The free repair kit, when affixed, will ensure that the plastic housing will not become loose or separated. Contact: Call NETGEAR Inc., toll-free at (800) 303-5507 anytime for a free repair kit. Consumers also can register at the company's website www.netgear.com to order a free repair kit.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Wall Plug Ethernet Bridge
- Company
- NETGEAR Inc., of Santa Clara, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 53,500
- Sold at
- Various electronics stores, Web sites, and through the NETGEAR Web site, from February 2003 through May 2004, for between $50 and $80.
- Recall date
- July 14, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- NETGEAR has received one report from a consumer of a detached casing. No injuries were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Wall Plug Ethernet Bridge is used to extend internet availability throughout a home or business. It is 2.75 inches high, 3.5 inches wide, and 2 inches thick, with a grayish silver plastic housing. "NETGEAR" is written on the top of the housing. The plastic housing contains a label with the model number and the serial number on it. The model number is XE102 and the serial numbers are XE12A32LB000001 through XE12A32LB005000 and XE12134LB005021 through XE12143LB053586.