AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk Drives
CPSC Recall #07-287 — August 22, 2007
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 [email protected].
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled adapters immediately and contact Kaga Electronics USA for a free replacement.
Units Affected
About 740
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.
Importer
I-O Data Device USA Inc., of San Jose, Calif.
Manufactured In
Japan (AC adapter only)