CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2652.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2652.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Various Electronics Stores, Web Sites, And Through The Netgear Web Site, From February 2003 Through May 2004, For Between $50 And $80. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2652.
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.
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Various Electronics Stores, Web Sites, And Through The Netgear Web Site, From February 2003 Through May 2004, For Between $50 And $80. Recall FAQ
Various Electronics Stores, Web Sites, And Through The Netgear Web Site, From February 2003 Through May 2004, For Between $50 And $80. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges. The notice was published on July 14, 2004 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 53,500 units are potentially affected.