Pogoplug Video file sharing device

CPSC Recall #11-294 — August 1, 2011

Recall #11-294 Date: August 1, 2011 Remedy: Refund

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