It seems that flash drives company Lexar will have to recall some of its models from the market because of fire hazard. The drives affected are the JumpDrive FireFly and JumpDrive Secure II:

JumpDrive FireFly

• 256 MB (red) : JDFF256-431RU, JDFF256-264, JDFF256-445RU
• 512MB (lime green) : JDFF512-431EM
• 1GB (blue) : JDFF1GB-431TO
• 2GB (black) : JDFF2GB-431BK

JumpDrive Secure II

• 1GB : JDSE1GB-00-500 Rev H, 3052-1GBA-2006, 3052-1GBA-2106
•       3052-1GBA-1906, 3052-1GBA-1806

The reason for the recall is overheating which could lead to burns and property damage.

The recall affects around 66,000 units that were sold between April and May of 2006. Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the devices and contact Lexar (via the web or by phone, (800) 248-2798) for replacement products.

This news article was written on July 8, 2006, quoting In-House.