Safety regulator, Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics Announce Recall of Power Supply Units
Recall 04161 · Jun 15, 2004 · Basler Electric Co.
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04161
- Date
- Jun 15, 2004
- Company
- Basler Electric Co.
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- DC power supply units
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
These recalled 12-volt DC power supply units were sold as an accessory power supply device for some of Lutron Electronic's wall stations and control interfaces, including some Grafik Eye 3000 lighting control systems. These systems were professionally installed in indoor commercial and residential settings for lighting and dimmer control applications. The power supplies are black plastic with "Basler Electric" and the model number "BE29736001" imprinted on the plug side. On the opposite side is a blue and white Lutron label with the number "GRX-12VDC." Lutron's Grafik Eye 3000 lighting system is not part of the recall.
What can happen
The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free replacement power supply unit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Basler has received two reports of the power supply case overheating and melting; though, no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Lutron sold these power supply devices to electrical distributors and contractors for use with lighting systems, from January 1999 through March 2004.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dc power supply units?
Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free replacement power supply unit.
What is the hazard?
The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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.