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fra www.theregister.co.uk :

Cisco ADSL adapters can melt through plastic
By John Leyden
Posted: 16/10/2001 at 16:38 GMT


Cisco is voluntarily recalling approximately 95,000 ADSL router power
adapters which could pose a fire risk.

Cisco states that adapters used with its 827, 827-4V, 826, SOHO77, SOHO77-50
and 827-EUR (small business and telecommuter) ADSL routers "can overheat and
melt a hole through the housing, posing a fire hazard. In addition, the
exposed wires pose a shock hazard."

So far, Cisco has received only one report of an adapter overheating and "no
injuries or property damage have been reported" in that case.

The recall affects power adapters with the part number (which is located on
the adapter label) of "34-0949-02".

Cisco is working with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to
resolve the issue. For more information, call Cisco at +1 (800) 553-2447. ®