CPSC recall 07-287, announced August 23, 2007, covers I-O Data Device AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk Drives (about 740 units). The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled adapters immediately and contact Kaga Electronics USA for a free replacement. Recall contact: call (877) 878-2926, go to www.iodata.com/usa, or email supportps@iodata.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
This recall involves all AC adapters with model number IO-ACADP1510UL.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all AC adapters with model number IO-ACADP1510UL. The model number can be found on the AC adapter. The AC adapters were sold with I-O Data® network hard disk drives model number UHDL-160U or UHDL-300U. The model number for the network hard disk drive is located on a label at the base of the console.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 3 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Where to look
the AC adapter
anda label at the base of the console
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- December 2004 through February 2007
- Price paid
- $300 to $400
Why it was recalled
The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
I-O Data Device USA has received three reports of the adapters overheating and deforming or melting. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled adapters immediately and contact Kaga Electronics USA for a free replacement.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 3 listed in this recall.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (877) 878-2926, go to www.iodata.com/usa, or email supportps@iodata.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- I-O Data Device
- Product type
- Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 07-287
- Units
- About 740
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- I-O Data Device USA's Web site, telesales, distributors, and select retailers nationwide from December 2004 through February 2007. The network hard disk drives with adapters were sold for between $300 and $400.
- Importer
- I-O Data Device USA Inc., of San Jose, Calif.
AC Adapters sold with Network Hard Disk Drives
CPSC product type: Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
This recall in context
Compared with the 124 battery charger recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 740 units: the 102nd-largest of 114 battery charger recalls that state a unit count. The median is 27,400 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 92 of 124 battery charger recalls, the most common hazard among them. Burn: named in 47 of 124 battery charger recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 2 years. Recalled 6 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Kaga Electronics USA toll-free at (877) 878-2926 anytime, visit the company's Web site at www.iodata.com/usa or send an e-mail to supportps@iodata.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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