CPSC Recall in 2006: Lexar JumpDrive® Computer Storage Devices Recalled for Burn Hazard, Certain Models Involved
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lexar Media Inc., of Fremont, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 66,000 Lexar JumpDrive® FireFly and 1GB Secure II flash drives. The recalled JumpDrives® FireFly and Secure II products could overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers and property damage.Name of Product: Lexar JumpDrive® FireFly and 1GB Secure IIUnits: About 66,000Manufacturer: Lexar Media Inc., of Fremont, Calif.Hazard: The recalled JumpDrives® FireFly and Secure II products could overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers and property damage.Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.Description and Models: The recalled drives are high speed flash drives used to store, transfer and carry data from one computer to another. This recall only includes Lexar JumpDrive® FireFly which is sold in various colors, and Lexar JumpDrive® Secure II 1GB which has a metallic silver housing. "Lexar" is embossed on the front of the plastic housing and the capacity is marked on the back. The part number is located on the FireFly's packaging, and on the back of the Secure II 1GB drive.JumpDrive® FireFlyCapacityPart Number256MB (red)JDFF256-431RUJDFF256-264JDFF256-445RU512MB (lime green)JDFF512-431EM1GB (blue)JDFF1GB-431TO2GB (black)JDFF2GB-431BKJumpDrive® Secure II 1GBPart NumberJDSE1GB-00-500 Rev H and3052-1GBA-20063052-1GBA-2106 3052-1GBA-19063052-1GBA-1806Sold at: The recalled JumpDrive® Firefly drives were sold at discount department, office supply, and electronics stores, and by Web retailers, including www.lexar.com, between April and May 2006 for between $30 and $110. The recalled JumpDrive® Secure II 1GB drive was sold exclusively at Fry's Electronics in May 2006 for about $80.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled JumpDrive® Firefly and Secure II devices and contact Lexar to receive a free replacement product.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lexar at (800) 248-2798 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lexar.com.
The recalled JumpDrives® FireFly and Secure II products could overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers and property damage.
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No incidents or injuries have been reported.
The recalled JumpDrive® Firefly drives were sold at discount department, office supply, and electronics stores, and by Web retailers, including www.lexar.com, between April and May 2006 for between $30 and $110. The recalled JumpDrive® Secure II 1GB drive was sold exclusively at Fry's Electronics in May 2006 for about $80.
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