CPSC2001-10-16
CPSC, Cisco Announce Recall of Power Adapters
Cisco Systems Inc., of San Jose, Calif.
Hazard
The adapters can overheat and melt a hole through the housing, posing a fire hazard. In addition, the exposed wires pose a shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the power adapters immediately and contact Cisco to receive a free replacement.
Sold at
Service providers and distributors worldwide sold routers with these power adapters, from April 2000 through September 2001.
Affected count
About 95,000
Injuries reported
Cisco has received one report of an adapter overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Products
Power adapters used with certain Cisco ADSL Routers
Consumer contact
For more information, call Cisco at (800) 553-2447, anytime or go to the firm's web site at www.cisco.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Cisco-Announce-Recall-of-Power-AdaptersDon't want to check this manually?
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