Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

CPSC Recall #04-573 — August 16, 2004

Recall #04-573 Date: August 16, 2004 Remedy: Replace

Product

Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Description

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Belkin Corp., of Compton, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 1,200 Rackmount uninterruptible power supplies. The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers.Name of product: Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)Units: About 1,200 unitsManufacturer/Importer: Belkin Corp., of Compton, Calif.Hazard: The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.Description: 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/grey 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.Sold at: Electronics distributors and retailers from September 2003 through June 2004 for between $560 and $1,360.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the unit and contact Belkin Corp., for a free replacement unit.Consumer Contact: Call Belkin Customer Service Center toll-free at (800) 223-5546 ext. 2064 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to arrange for a free replacement. Consumers can also log on to the company's website at www.belkin.com for additional shipping information.

Hazard

The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the unit and contact Belkin Corp., for a free replacement unit.

Units Affected

About 1,200

Sold At

Electronics distributors and retailers from September 2003 through June 2004 for between $560 and $1,360.

Manufacturer

Belkin Corp., of Compton, Calif.

Importer

Belkin Corp., of Compton, Calif.

Manufactured In

China