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Product Recall Number: 04-002

Why was Energizer-brand Back-Up Power Supply Devices recalled?

When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Energizer-brand Back-Up Power Supply Devices
Here's product recall specific data for Energizer-brand Back-Up Power Supply Devices.

  • Product Recall Number: 04-002

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-10-01

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Energizer-brand Back-Up Power Supply Devices

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Technuity Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind., is voluntarily recalling 2,100 Energizer-brand Back-Up Power Supply Devices. When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Name of product: Energizer-brand Back-Up Power Supply DevicesUnits: 2,100Manufacturer: Technuity Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.Hazard: When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 16 reports of units sparking or smoking, though no injuries or fires have been reported.Description: 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.Sold at: Staples stores nationwide and www.technuity.com sold the units for about $140.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer Contact: Contact Technuity toll-free at (877) 577-0046 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the website www.technuity.com.

  • Hazard Description: When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: 2100

  • Incidents: The firm has received 16 reports of units sparking or smoking, though no injuries or fires have been reported.

  • Remedy: 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.

  • Sold At: Staples stores nationwide and www.technuity.com sold the units for about $140.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Technuity Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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