Product Recall Number: 19-064
Why was PowerStream Power Supply Units for Air Sensors recalled?
The power supplies can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Recall Number: 19-064
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2019-02-14
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: PowerStream Power Supply Units for Air Sensors
Description: This recall involves power supply units sold with PurpleAir PA-II and PA-II- SD air quality sensors with model number RKPO-UL052000C. The model number is located on the bottom side of the power adapter. The power adapters are black with a white label. They measure 4 inches long (including the mounting tabs) by 1-7/8 inches wide by 1-3/8 inches high. The air quality sensors are used outdoors by consumers to monitor air quality.
Hazard Description: The power supplies can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 4,200 sold in the United States (in addition, about 172 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: PurpleAir has received 27 reports of the recalled power supplies emitting sparks and/or smoke of which 18 are reports of property damage, including one report of a small apartment fire. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power supplies and contact PurpleAir for instructions on how to obtain a replacement power supply.
Sold At: Online at www.purpleair.com and as free giveaways in communities from October 2017 to August 2018 for about $230 to $260.
Importers: PowerStream Technology, of Orem, Utah
Manufacturers: HK Anenerge Co., Ltd, of Guangdong Province, China
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed