Netgear Recalls Power Adapters for Outdoor Cameras Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 18047. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Water can leak into the weatherproof connector on the power adapter and cause a short circuit, melting, and overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters, unplug them from the camera and contact Netgear for a full refund.
CPSC recall 18047 has the recall date 5 Dec 2017. The notice names the firm Netgear. The recall has about 7,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received seven reports of the power adapter cord melting and overheating, resulting in one fire. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,300 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves all model VMA4700 NETGEAR Arlo outdoor power adapters that were sold separately as aftermarket accessories for the Arlo, Arlo Pro and Arlo Go wire-free outdoor cameras.. This recall only involves the VMA4700 aftermarket model sold separately. The model number "VMA4700" can be found on the packaging. The part number, 332-10985-01, is marked on the back of the adapter. The black adapter comes with a weatherproof connector on one end and an adapter on the other end. "Arlo" is printed on the front of the adapter. The cord measures about eight feet long. |
| Product | Power adapters for outdoor Arlo cameras, About 7,300 (In addition, about 400 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Fry's electronics stores nationwide and online at Frys.com and Amazon.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for about $20. |
| Importer | Netgear Inc |
| Distributor | Netgear Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,300Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls on the register that name Netgear
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2004 | CPSC, NETGEAR Inc. Announce Recall of Wall Plug Ethernet Bridges |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18047The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18047. https://recallregister.com/product/8198-netgear-recalls-power-adapters-for-outdoor-cameras-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18047 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received seven reports of the power adapter cord melting and overheating, resulting in one fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Fry's electronics stores nationwide and online at Frys.com and Amazon.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for about $20.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18047?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18047?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,300 (In addition, about 400 were sold in Canada)