CPSC2019-02-14
PurpleAir Recalls Power Supply Units for Air Sensors Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
HK Anenerge Co., Ltd, of Guangdong Province, China
Hazard
The power supplies can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power supplies and contact PurpleAir for instructions on how to obtain a replacement power supply.
Sold at
Online at www.purpleair.com and as free giveaways in communities from October 2017 to August 2018 for about $230 to $260.
Affected count
About 4,200 sold in the United States (in addition, about 172 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
PurpleAir has received 27 reports of the recalled power supplies emitting sparks and/or smoke of which 18 are reports of property damage, including one report of a small apartment fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
PowerStream Power Supply Units for Air Sensors
Consumer contact
PurpleAir LLC toll-free at 800-474-0696 from 9 am to 5 pm Mountain Time Monday through Friday, email at powersupplies@purpleair.com or online at www.purpleair.com/recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/PurpleAir-Recalls-Power-Supply-Units-for-Air-Sensors-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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