CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.
CPSC, Cables To Go Announce Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
For more information, call Cables To Go toll-free at (888) 297-7855 between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.cablestogo.com/recall
Recall Details
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.
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.
Recall Number
05576
Product Information
Product Name
AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosures
Product Type
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
Number of Units
About 3,100
Distributed By
Cables To Go, of Dayton, Ohio
Manufactured In
Taiwan