The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05576·Announced 2005-05-31

Cables To Go Recalls Go!Data Hard Drive Enclosure Power Adapters

Cables To Go is recalling AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch hard drive enclosures because a component can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire or electrical shock, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cables To Go is recalling AC power adapters that were sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch IDE external hard drive enclosures. The recall involves approximately 3,100 units. The enclosures feature "PRiver" or "MoreTec" branding. The adapters were sold only in conjunction with these specific drive enclosures.

The recall is being issued because a component inside the adapters can overheat, which poses a risk of fire or electrical shock. Cables To Go has received five reports of adapters overheating, including one report of damage to the carpet beneath the adapter. No injuries have been reported.

The affected power adapters were sold through the Cables to Go website, other web retailers, and computer and electronics stores nationwide from May 24, 2004, through February 21, 2005, for about $55. Consumers should unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and stop using the product immediately. To receive a free replacement unit, consumers should contact 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 website at www.cablestogo.com/recall.

The recalled product

Product
AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosures
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
3,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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