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Pogoplug Video File Sharing Device
- Starting date:
- August 2, 2011
- Posting date:
- August 2, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Electronics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002625
Joint Recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Cloud Engines
Affected products
Pogoplug Video File Sharing Device
Product description
This recall involves the PogoPlug Video file sharing device. The device is a black desktop computer box, measuring (2.5 inches) wide by (7 inches) deep and (5.5 inches) high. It is used to stream and share videos, photos and music and to provide remote access to files stored on drives attached to the device.
The device has the word "Pogoplug" on the side. "Model: Poloplug Video" is listed on a label on the bottom of the device.
Hazard identified
Cloud Engines has identified that the device may overheat, emitting excessive heat, sparks, smoke or flames.
Cloud Engines has received three reports of the units overheating. One device caught fire, one device emitted smoke and one device melted, damaging the desk it was on.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents and injuries related to the use of this product.
Number sold
Approximately 1500 units were distributed in Canada, but only 300 units of the affected products were sold at Best Buy stores across Canada.
In the United States, approximately 9500 of the affected products were distributed.
Time period sold
The recalled products were distributed from March 2011 to June 2011 in Canada and the United States.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Cloud Engines Inc.
San Francisco
California
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-866-582-6651
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the devices and contact Cloud Engines to receive a refund or replacement device.
For more information, consumers may contact Cloud Engines toll-free at 1-866-582-6651 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, by e-mail or visit the firm's website.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.