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Video file sharing device linked to overheating

Cloud Engines Inc. of San Francisco, CA has recalled about 9500 units of its Pogoplug-brand video file sharing device manufactured in China.

According to the company, the video sharing device can overheat or catch fire, emitting excessive heat, sparks, smoke or flames. Cloud Engines says that it has received three reports of the recalled units overheating, including one device that caught fire, one device that emitted smoke, and one device that melted, damaging the supporting desk. However, there have been no reports of consumer injuries.

The recalled video sharing devices were sold through 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.

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