Product Recall Number: 18-047
Why was Power adapters for outdoor Arlo cameras recalled?
Water can leak into the weatherproof connector on the power adapter and cause a short circuit, melting, and overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 18-047
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-12-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Power adapters for outdoor Arlo cameras
Description:
Hazard Description: Water can leak into the weatherproof connector on the power adapter and cause a short circuit, melting, and overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 7,300 (In addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: The firm has received seven reports of the power adapter cord melting and overheating, resulting in one fire. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters, unplug them from the camera and contact Netgear for a full refund.
Sold At: Fry’s electronics stores nationwide and online at Frys.com and Amazon.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for about $20.
Importers: Netgear Inc., of San Jose, Calif.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Netgear Inc., of San Jose, Calif.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed