CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Cables To Go Announce Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-576

Date: May 30, 2005

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

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.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 3,100

Incidents:

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

Custom Label:

Retailer:

Custom Field:

Cables To Go, of Dayton, Ohio