CPSC2003-01-14
CPSC, American Power Conversion Corp. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems
American Power Conversion Corporation (APC), of West Kingston, R.I.
Hazard
The power supply device can fail, causing the unit to overheat, which may pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the power supply devices by turning off the power to all connected equipment, turning the Back-UPS CS off, and then unplugging it from the electrical outlet. To obtain a free replacement unit, consumers should contact the company.
Sold at
Retailers, computer and electrical distributors, and catalogs nationwide sold the power supply devices, from November 2000 through December 2002, for between $70 and $130.
Affected count
About 900,000
Injuries reported
APC has received six reports of units overheating, resulting in the melting of the unit's outer casing and three reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Back-UPS CS350 and Back-UPS CS 500 Back-up Power Supply devices
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact the company at (866) APC-RELY (272-7359) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.apc.com/rely
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-American-Power-Conversion-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Back-Up-Power-Supply-Systems-Don't want to check this manually?
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