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Lexar JumpDrive® Computer Storage Devices Recalled for Burn Hazard, Certain Models Involved

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsJul 6, 2006
Secure II 1GB JumpDrive
Secure II 1GB JumpDrive
FireFly 256MB JumpDrive
FireFly 256MB JumpDrive
FireFly 512MB JumpDrive
FireFly 512MB JumpDrive
FireFly 1GB JumpDrive
FireFly 1GB JumpDrive
FireFly 2GB JumpDrive
FireFly 2GB JumpDrive

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Hazard

The recalled JumpDrives® FireFly and Secure II products could overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers and property damage.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled JumpDrive® Firefly and Secure II devices and contact Lexar to receive a free replacement product.

Incidents & injuries

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Product description

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 JDSE1GB-00-500 Rev H and 3052-1GBA-2106 JDSE1GB-00-500 Rev H and 3052-1GBA-1906 JDSE1GB-00-500 Rev H and 3052-1GBA-1806

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Lexar at (800) 248-2798 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lexar.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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