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Product Recall Number: 07-287

Why was AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk Drives recalled?

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

AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk Drives
Here's product recall specific data for AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk Drives.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-287

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-08-22

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk Drives

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), I-O Data Device USA Inc., of San Jose, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 740 AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk Drives. The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.Name of Product: AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk DrivesUnits: About 740Importer: I-O Data Device USA Inc., of San Jose, Calif.Hazard: The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.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.Sold through: I-O Data Device USA's website, 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.Manufactured in: Japan (AC adapter only)Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled adapters immediately and contact Kaga Electronics USA for a free replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kaga Electronics USA toll-free at (877) 878-2926 anytime, visit the company's website at www.iodata.com/usa or send an e-mail to supportps@iodata.com.

  • Hazard Description: The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 740

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

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

  • Sold At: I-O Data Device USA's website, 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.

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

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Japan (AC adapter only)

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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