CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges
USCPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges
Recalling Firm: NETGEAR Inc., of Santa Clara, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic housing on these units can detach, posing a shock hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Wall Plug Ethernet Bridge
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-NETGEAR-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Wall-Plug-Ethernet-Bridges- |
| Title | CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/netgear-bridge.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Wall Plug Ethernet Bridge |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic housing on these units can detach, posing a shock hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | NETGEAR has received one report from a consumer of a detached casing. No injuries were reported. |
| Products › Name | Wall Plug Ethernet Bridge |
| Products › Type | Computer Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1893 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 53,500 |
| Recall I D | 2652 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Various electronics stores, Web sites, and through the NETGEAR Web site, from February 2003 through May 2004, for between $50 and $80. |
| Recall Date | 2004-07-14T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04178 |
| Manufacturers › Name | NETGEAR Inc., of Santa Clara, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | Call NETGEAR Inc., toll-free at (800) 303-5507 anytime for a free repair kit. Consumers also can register at the company's website www.netgear.com to order a free repair kit. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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