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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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.