DC power supply units
CPSC Recall #04-161 — June 14, 2004
Product
DC power supply units
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Basler Electric Co., of Highland, Ill. is voluntarily recalling 3,000 DC power supply units. The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: DC power supply unitsUnits: 3,000Manufacturer: Basler Electric Co., of Highland, Ill.Hazard: The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Basler has received two reports of the power supply case overheating and melting; though, no injuries have been reported.Description: 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.Sold at: Lutron sold these power supply devices to electrical distributors and contractors for use with lighting systems from January 1999 through March 2004.Manufactured in: MexicoRemedy: Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free replacement power supply unit.Consumer Contact: Contact Lutron at (800) 523-9466 anytime, or send an e-mail to [email protected].
Hazard
The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
Basler has received two reports of the power supply case overheating and melting; though, no injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free replacement power supply unit.
Units Affected
3,000
Sold At
Lutron sold these power supply devices to electrical distributors and contractors for use with lighting systems from January 1999 through March 2004.
Manufacturer
Basler Electric Co., of Highland, Ill.
Manufactured In
Mexico