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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2004-07-14

CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges

Is my product affected?

Wall Plug Ethernet Bridge

  • Brand NETGEAR Inc., of Santa Clara, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The plastic housing on NETGEAR Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges can detach, creating a shock hazard. The affected devices are model XE102 with specific serial number ranges: XE12A32LB000001 through XE12A32LB005000 and XE12134LB005021 through XE12143LB053586. These gray silver units, measuring 2.75 inches high by 3.5 inches wide by 2 inches thick, are used to extend internet availability throughout homes and businesses.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and unplug the unit from the electrical receptacle. According to the record, affected consumers should contact NETGEAR for a free repair kit, which when affixed will prevent the plastic housing from becoming loose or separated.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Remove electrical power source to the receptacle and unplug the unit. Contact the company for a free repair kit. The free repair kit, when affixed, will ensure that the plastic housing will not become loose or separated.

Details from the source

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

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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