# CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges
> **CPSC recall** · 2004-07-14 · 04178 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 04178
- **Date:** 2004-07-14
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Wall Plug Ethernet Bridge

## Hazards

The plastic housing on these units can detach, posing a shock hazard.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-NETGEAR-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Wall-Plug-Ethernet-Bridges-)
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