CPSC, Cables To Go Announce Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures
Source: CPSC Recall #05576
Recall Date
2005-05-31
Manufacturer
Cables To Go, of Dayton, Ohio
Units Affected
About 3,100
Products Involved
AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosures
Hazard
A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and stop using the product immediately. Contact Cables To Go for information on receiving a free replacement unit.
Reported Injuries
Cables To Go has received five reports of adapters overheating, including one report of the carpet beneath the adapter being damaged. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
The Cables to Go Web site, other Web retailers and computer and electronics stores nationwide, from May 24, 2004 through February 21, 2005, for about $55.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
The recall involves AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch IDE external hard drive enclosures. The AC adapters were sold only with the drive enclosures. "PRiver" or "MoreTec" is written on the enclosures.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28