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CPSC, Cables To Go Announce Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures

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Name of Product:
AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosures
Hazard:

A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
May 31, 2005
Units:

About 3,100

Consumer Contact

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
Retailer:

Cables To Go, of Dayton, Ohio

Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
05-576

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