Description: AC Adapters Sold With Network Hard Drives Recalled by I-O Data Device USA Due to Burn Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued August 23, 2007 Revised March 31, 2008 Release #07-287 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 878-2926 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Note: New firm responsible for free replacement adapter; same contact information. AC Adapters Sold With Network Hard Drives Recalled by I-O Data Device USA Due to Burn Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk Drives Units: About 740 Importer: I-O Data Device USA Inc., of San Jose, Calif. Hazard: The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: I-O Data Device USA has received three reports of the adapters overheating and deforming or melting. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves all AC adapters with model number IO-ACADP1510UL. The model number can be found on the AC adapter. The AC adapters were sold with I-O Data® network hard disk drives model number UHDL-160U or UHDL-300U. The model number for the network hard disk drive is located on a label at the base of the console. Sold through: I-O Data Device USA's Web site, telesales, distributors, and select retailers nationwide from December 2004 through February 2007. The network hard disk drives with adapters were sold for between $300 and $400. Manufactured in: Japan (AC adapter only) Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled adapters immediately and contact Kaga Electronics USA for a free replacement. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kaga Electronics USA toll-free at (877) 878-2926 anytime, visit the company’s Web site at www.iodata.com/usa or send an e-mail to [email protected] [Learn More]