Looks similar to Bug #54273, in that bug rmmod ehci_hcd seems to fix the issues or at least work around it. Linux USB FAQ lists some of the reasons why you are seeing this issue.
http://www.linux-usb.org/FAQ.html#ts6 ** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu Lucid) Status: Confirmed => Incomplete -- device descriptor read/64, error -110 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/433438 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs