May 31, 2005

Cables To Go Announces Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures

Name of Product: AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch Hard Drive Enclosures

Units: About 3,100

Retailer: Cables To Go, of Dayton, Ohio

Hazard: A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.

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.

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

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.