Lexar JumpDrive® Computer Storage Devices Recalled for Burn Hazard, Certain Models Involved
Home product recall 06-205. Announced by CPSC on Jul 6, 2006.
- CPSC: stop using it
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jul 6, 2006. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
- Stop using it what CPSC tells owners to do now (needs attention)
- About 66,000 units, as CPSC gives them
- None injuries, CPSC’s notice says
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The recalled JumpDrives® FireFly and Secure II products could overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers and property damage.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled JumpDrive® Firefly and Secure II devices and contact Lexar to receive a free replacement product.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Lexar at (800) 248-2798 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.lexar.com
Which ones are recalled?
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
About 66,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Lexar JumpDrive® FireFly and 1GB Secure II.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 5 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Made by Lexar Media Inc., Fremont, Calif.
- 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.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
Was anyone hurt?
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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