Recalls / 2001-10-16

CPSC, Cisco Announce Recall of Power Adapters

02017 · Recalled 2001-10-16 · CPSC page

Description

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

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the power adapters immediately and contact Cisco to receive a free replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Power adapters used with certain Cisco ADSL Routers		About 95,000

Parties

Distributor: Cisco Systems Inc., of San Jose, Calif.
Sold at: Service providers, distributors worldwide sold routers with these power adapters, from April 2000 through September 2001.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Cisco at (800) 553-2447, anytime or go to the firm's web site at www.cisco.com

Source: CPSC recall 02017. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.