AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosures
CPSC Recall #05-576 — May 30, 2005
Product
AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosures
Description
The recall involves AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch IDE external hard drive enclosures. The AC adapters were sold only with the drive enclosures. "PRiver" or "MoreTec" is written on the enclosures.
Hazard
A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.
Incidents / Injuries
Cables To Go has received five reports of adapters overheating, including one report of the carpet beneath the adapter being damaged. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and stop using the product immediately. Contact Cables To Go for information on receiving a free replacement unit.
Units Affected
About 3,100
Sold At
The Cables to Go Web site, other Web retailers and computer and electronics stores nationwide from May 24, 2004, through February 21, 2005, for about $55.
Manufactured In
Taiwan