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The NETGEAR XE103 Ethernet adapter, which transmits data through house wiring at speeds up to 85Mbps, poses a fire risk due to a potential failure in its power supply integrated circuit. If this component fails, it may cause a safety device called a Polyswitch to also fail, resulting in smoke, soot, and a visible flash lasting approximately 3 seconds. While this initial event does not typically create a fire hazard, testing cannot completely rule out the possibility that in a very small number of units, a more severe failure could occur that might ignite nearby light combustible materials.
The affected models include various versions of the XE103 and XE104G sold individually or as bundled kits, with multiple regional variants identified by their model numbers. The manufacturer has undertaken voluntary corrective actions to address this issue. The source does not specify what remedy or action affected consumers should take.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a serious risk of fire because the power supply integrated circuit (IC) within the XE103 may fail. Such IC failure may cause another component, called a Polyswitch, which is used to limit the current delivered to the product, to also fail. When the Polyswitch fails, it releases a small amount of smoke and soot and a visible flash of light. The duration of this is approximately 3 seconds and does not produce flaming combustion or glowing embers that escape the enclosure. This event does not pose a risk to surrounding light combustible material or a safety hazard to a user. However, on the basis of the external testing that has been carried out, it cannot be ruled out that a very small number of units that experience a Polyswitch failure may also experience a more severe failure, if a conduction path is established between the two unprotected solder nodes that connect AC power to the printed circuit board. If this occurs, light combustible materials surrounding the product may ignite.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
The XE103 is an Ethernet adaptor that uses house wiring to implement a local area network. When used in pairs, the XE103 transmits and receives Ethernet data up to 85Mbs. The XE103 is equipped with one RJ45 Ethernet connector. Model: NETGEAR XE103 (sold individually or as part of a bundled kit). Model numbers affected (including bundled kits):XE103-100AUS, FSS, GRS, ISS, UKS, NAS. XE103-100AUB, ISB, UKB, NAB. XE103-100NAR.XE103G-100FRS, FSS, GRS, ISS, UKS. XE104G-100FSS, UKS. XEPSB103-100AUS, GRS, ISS, UKS. Notifying country: United Kingdom
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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