Pogoplug Video file sharing device
CPSC Recall #11-294 — August 1, 2011
Product
Pogoplug Video file sharing device
Description
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard
The unit can overheat or catch fire, emitting excessive heat, sparks, smoke or flames.
Incidents / Injuries
Cloud Engines has received three reports of the units overheating. One device caught fire, one device emitted smoke, and one device melted, damaging the desk it was on.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the devices, and contact Cloud Engines to receive a refund or replacement device.
Units Affected
About 9,500 in the United States and 1,500 in Canada
Sold At
Adorama, B&H, Best Buy, Buy.com, J&R, Pogoplug.com, New Egg, and Sony Style from March 2011 through June 2011 for about $200.
Importer
Cloud Engines Inc. of San Francisco, Calif.
Manufactured In
China