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CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges

Date: July 14, 2004
Company: NETGEAR Inc., of Santa Clara, Calif.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Remove electrical power source to the receptacle and unplug the unit. Contact the company for a free repair kit. The free repair kit, when affixed, will ensure that the plastic housing will not become loose or separated.

Affected Products

The Wall Plug Ethernet Bridge is used to extend internet availability throughout a home or business. It is 2.75 inches high, 3.5 inches wide, and 2 inches thick, with a grayish silver plastic housing. "NETGEAR" is written on the top of the housing. The plastic housing contains a label with the model number and the serial number on it. The model number is XE102 and the serial numbers are XE12A32LB000001 through XE12A32LB005000 and XE12134LB005021 through XE12143LB053586.

Why Was This Recalled?

The plastic housing on these units can detach, posing a shock hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About NETGEAR Inc., of Santa Clara, Calif.

NETGEAR Inc., of Santa Clara, Calif. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report