The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07287·Announced 2007-08-23

I-O Data AC Adapters Recalled Due to Overheating and Burn Hazard

I-O Data Device USA is recalling AC adapters sold with network hard drives because they can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard.

What this means for you

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-harm product (burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

I-O Data Device USA Inc. is recalling AC adapters with model number IO-ACADP1510UL that were sold with I-O Data network hard disk drives model numbers UHDL-160U or UHDL-300U. The recall involves approximately 740 units. The adapters can overheat or melt, which poses a burn hazard to consumers.

The company has received three reports of the adapters overheating and deforming or melting. No injuries have been reported. The products were sold via I-O Data Device USA's website, telesales, distributors, and select retailers nationwide from December 2004 through February 2007 for between $300 and $400.

Consumers should stop using the recalled adapters immediately and contact Kaga Electronics USA for a free replacement. For additional information, consumers can call Kaga Electronics USA toll-free at (877) 878-2926, visit www.iodata.com/usa, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk Drives
Manufacturer
I-O Data Device USA Inc., of San Jose, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
740

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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