CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-07-14 · 04178
Hazards
The plastic housing on these units can detach, posing a shock hazard.
Recall
Number
04178
Date
2004-07-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Wall Plug Ethernet Bridge
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
NETGEAR Inc., of Santa Clara, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Various electronics stores, Web sites, and through the NETGEAR Web site, from February 2003 through May 2004, for between $50 and $80.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The Wall Plug Ethernet Bridge is used to extend internet availability throughout a home or business. It is 2.75 inches high, 3.5 inches wide, and 2 inches thick, with a grayish silver plastic housing. "NETGEAR" is written on the top of the housing. The plastic housing contains a label with the model number and the serial number on it. The model number is XE102 and the serial numbers are XE12A32LB000001 through XE12A32LB005000 and XE12134LB005021 through XE12143LB053586.