CPSCMay 31, 2005

CPSC, Cables To Go Announce Recall of Power Adapters

CPSC, Cables To Go Announce Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures

Why was CPSC, Cables To Go Announce Recall of Power Adapters recalled?

A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and stop using the product immediately. Contact Cables To Go for information on receiving a free replacement unit. Contact: For more information, call Cables To Go toll-free at (888) 297-7855 between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.cablestogo.com/recall

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
AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosures
Company
Cables To Go, of Dayton, Ohio
Quantity
About 3,100
Sold at
The Cables to Go Web site, other Web retailers and computer and electronics stores nationwide, from May 24, 2004 through February 21, 2005, for about $55.
Recall date
May 31, 2005
Incidents / injuries
Cables To Go has received five reports of adapters overheating, including one report of the carpet beneath the adapter being damaged. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch IDE external hard drive enclosures. The AC adapters were sold only with the drive enclosures. "PRiver" or "MoreTec" is written on the enclosures.

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