Recall: Lexar JumpDrive Computer Storage Devices Recalled for Burn Hazard, Certain Models Involved
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2006 Release #06-205 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 248-2798 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Lexar JumpDrive® Computer Storage Devices Recalled for Burn Hazard, Certain Models Involved
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: Lexar JumpDrive® FireFly and 1GB Secure II
Units: About 66,000
Manufacturer: Lexar Media Inc., of Fremont, Calif.
Hazard: The recalled JumpDrives® FireFly and Secure II products could overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers and property damage.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description and Models: The recalled drives are high speed flash drives used to store, transfer and carry data from one computer to another. This recall only includes Lexar JumpDrive® FireFly which is sold in various colors, and Lexar JumpDrive® Secure II 1GB which has a metallic silver housing. "Lexar" is embossed on the front of the plastic housing and the capacity is marked on the back. The part number is located on the FireFly's packaging, and on the back of the Secure II 1GB drive.
| JumpDrive® FireFly | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | Part Number |
| 256MB (red) | JDFF256-431RU JDFF256-264 JDFF256-445RU |
| 512MB (lime green) | JDFF512-431EM |
| 1GB (blue) | JDFF1GB-431TO |
| 2GB (black) | JDFF2GB-431BK |
| JumpDrive® Secure II 1GB | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | ||
| JDSE1GB-00-500 Rev H | and | 3052-1GBA-2006 3052-1GBA-2106 3052-1GBA-1906 3052-1GBA-1806 |
Sold at: The recalled JumpDrive® Firefly drives were sold at discount department, office supply, and electronics stores, and by Web retailers, including www.lexar.com, between April and May 2006 for between $30 and $110. The recalled JumpDrive® Secure II 1GB drive was sold exclusively at Fry's Electronics in May 2006 for about $80.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled JumpDrive® Firefly and Secure II devices and contact Lexar to receive a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lexar at (800) 248-2798 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lexar.com
 Secure II 1GB |
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 FireFly 256MB |
 FireFly 512MB |
 FireFly 1GB |
 FireFly 2GB |
