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Fire / OverheatingOctober 16, 2001CPSC #02017

CPSC, Cisco Announce Recall of Power Adapters

Product
Chargers & Adapters
Units affected
95,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves power adapters with the part number "34-0949- 02." The part number is located on the adapter label, below the Cisco Systems logo. The power adapter is a small, black AC unit, which establishes a connection between the router and an electrical outlet. The adapters are used with the ADSL Routers that provide secure, high-speed Internet access for small businesses, small offices, home offices and corporate teleworkers. The power adapters were shipped with the following ADSL routers: Cisco 827 Cisco 827-4V Cisco 826 Cisco SOHO77 Cisco SOHO77-50 Cisco 827-EUR

Hazard

The adapters can overheat and melt a hole through the housing, posing a fire hazard. In addition, the exposed wires pose a shock hazard.

Injuries

Cisco has received one report of an adapter overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Where it was sold

  • Service providers and distributors worldwide sold routers with these power adapters, from April 2000 through September 2001.

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Recalled power adaptor
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