Pogoplug Video file sharing device Recalls

Cloud Engines Recalls Pogoplug Video File Sharing Device Due to Fire Hazard

Aug 02, 2011 - This recall involves the Pogoplug Video file sharing device. The device is a black desktop electronics box, measuring about 2.5 inches wide, 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: Pogoplug Video” is listed on a label on the bottom of the device.

The unit can overheat or catch fire, emitting excessive heat, sparks, smoke or flames.

Sold at: Adorama, B&H, Best Buy, Buy.com, J&R, Pogoplug.com, New Egg, and Sony Style from March 2011 through June 2011 for about $200.

Number of units affected: About 9,500 in the United States and 1,500 in Canada

Manufactured by: Cloud Engines Inc. of San Francisco, Calif.

Manufactured in: China

Incidents: 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.

For additional information, contact Cloud Engines toll-free at (866) 582-6651 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, by e-mail at videorecall@cloudengines.com or visit the firm’s website at www.pogoplug.com

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