NETGEAR Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges
The plastic housing on these units can detach, posing a shock hazard.
- Units
- About 53,500
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $50–$80
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Various electronics stores, Web sites, and through the NETGEAR Web site, from February 2003 through May 2004, for between $50 and $80.
- Product type
- Computer Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- NETGEAR Inc., of Santa Clara, Calif.
Incident log
NETGEAR has received one report from a consumer of a detached casing. No injuries were reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 14 2004; last revised MAR 03 2025.