Safety regulator, Technuity Inc. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems
Recall 04002 · Oct 2, 2003 · Technuity Inc.
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04002
- Date
- Oct 2, 2003
- Company
- Technuity Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- Energizer-brand Back-Up Power Supply Devices
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled back-up power supply systems include the Energizer-brand UPS Model ER-PRO1000, which can be identified by a label on the back of the device. The black, breadbox-like unit is about 14 inches deep, 6 inches wide, 8 inches tall and weighs about 20 pounds. The words, "Energizer" and "energizerups.com" appear on the front of the unit.
What can happen
When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled back-up power supply devices immediately and contact the company for a free replacement unit and instructions on returning the recalled product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 16 reports of units sparking or smoking, though no injuries or fires have been reported.
- Sold at
- Staples stores nationwide and www.technuity.com sold the units for about $140.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled energizer-brand back-up power supply devices?
Consumers should stop using the recalled back-up power supply devices immediately and contact the company for a free replacement unit and instructions on returning the recalled product.
What is the hazard?
When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, 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.