CPSC, Cables To Go Announce Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 05-576 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 31, 2005
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosures
- Hazard
- Fire and burn, Electric shock hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnElectric shock
- Units
- About 3,100
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Last updated by CPSC
- December 17, 2024
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosures · About 3,100 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Cables To Go, of Dayton, Ohio.
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
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 history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosures (About 3,100 units). 5-inch IDE external hard drive enclosures.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn, Electric shock hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on December 17, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.