The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

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-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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