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

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

Recall #: 05576
Affected scope: About 3,100

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Cables To Go, of Dayton, Ohio recalled The recall involves AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch IDE external hard drive ….

CPSC, Cables To Go Announce Recall of Power Adapters Sold with Go!Data Drive Enclosures was recalled by Cables To Go, of Dayton, Ohio in May 31, 2005. Reason: A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.. Remedy: Consumers should unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and stop using the prod…. Verify recall #05576 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Cables To Go, of Dayton, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock..

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agency class: May 31, 2005
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05576 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and stop using the product immediately. Contact Cables To Go for information on receiving a free replacement unit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05576
Date reported	May 31, 2005
Date initiated	May 31, 2005
Recalling firm	Cables To Go, of Dayton, Ohio
Affected scope	About 3,100
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and stop using the product immediately. Contact Cables To Go fo…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and stop using the product immediately. Contact Cables To Go for information on receiving a free replacement unit.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 31, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05576.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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