I can't confirm this on Edgy nor Feisty. It seems for one they both utilize an updated /usr/sbin/adduser script (line 556 doesn't apply to the function create_homedir). Are you still experiencing this issue?
** Changed in: adduser (Ubuntu)
Status: Unconfirmed => Needs Info
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Error message is not clear.
https://launchpad.net/bugs/55437
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