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CPSCRecalled Jul 14, 2004 · #04178

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

Hazard

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

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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.

Product details

Product
Wall Plug Ethernet Bridge
Type
Computer Equipment
Manufacturer
NETGEAR Inc., of Santa Clara, Calif.
Model numbers
XE102, XE12A32LB000001, XE12A32LB005000, XE12134LB005021, XE12143LB053586
UPCs
Sold at
Various electronics stores, Web sites, and through the NETGEAR Web site, from February 2003 through May 2004, for between $50 and $80.
Made in
China

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice