Netgear Recalls Power Adapters for Outdoor Cameras Due to Fire Hazard

Power adapters for outdoor Arlo cameras

Date of Recall

2017-12-05

CPSC Release Number

18-047

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 7,300 (In addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)

Distributor

Netgear Inc., of San Jose, Calif.

Importer

Netgear Inc., of San Jose, Calif.

Sold By

Fry's electronics stores nationwide and online at Frys.com and Amazon.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for about $20.

Problem/Hazard

Water can leak into the weatherproof connector on the power adapter and cause a short circuit, melting, and overheating, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

The firm has received seven reports of the power adapter cord melting and overheating, resulting in one fire. No injuries have been reported.

Description

Remedy

Refund

Consumer Contact

Netgear toll-free at 866-243-0513 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.arlo.com and click on the recall tab at the top of the page for more information.

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