Safety regulator, Belkin Corp. Announce Recall of Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Recall 04573 · Aug 17, 2004 · Belkin Corp.
1,200
units affected
1,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04573
- Date
- Aug 17, 2004
- Company
- Belkin Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,200
- Product
- Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
The recalled Belkin OmniGuard Rackmount UPS units are used to provide voltage regulation, surge suppression, and back-up power for electronic equipment. The Belkin OmniGuard Rackmount UPS units are black with a silver/gray panel on the front. Recalled units are the OmniGuard 1100 (Model no. F6C110-RKM-2U), OmniGuard 1500 (Model no. F6C150- RKM-2U), OmniGuard 2300 (Model no. F6C230-RKM-2U), and OmniGuard 3200 (Model no. F6C320-RKM-3U). The model number and model type can be found on a label on the rear of the unit.
What can happen
The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the unit and contact Belkin Corp. for a free replacement unit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Electronics distributors and retailers, from September 2003 through June 2004, for between $560 and $1360.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rackmount uninterruptible power supply (ups)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the unit and contact Belkin Corp. for a free replacement unit.
What is the hazard?
The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock 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.