PurpleAir Recalls Power Supply Units for Air Sensors Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 19064 · Feb 14, 2019 · PurpleAir
4,200
units affected
4,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19064
- Date
- Feb 14, 2019
- Company
- PurpleAir
- Units affected
- 4,200
- Product
- PowerStream Power Supply Units for Air Sensors
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves power supply units sold with PurpleAir PA-II and PA-II- SD air quality sensors with model number RKPO-UL052000C. The model number is located on the bottom side of the power adapter. The power adapters are black with a white label. They measure 4 inches long (including the mounting tabs) by 1-7/8 inches wide by 1-3/8 inches high. The air quality sensors are used outdoors by consumers to monitor air quality.
What can happen
The power supplies can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power supplies and contact PurpleAir for instructions on how to obtain a replacement power supply.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Online at www.purpleair.com and as free giveaways in communities from October 2017 to August 2018 for about $230 to $260.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled powerstream power supply units for air sensors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power supplies and contact PurpleAir for instructions on how to obtain a replacement power supply.
What is the hazard?
The power supplies can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.