CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Belkin Corp. Announce Recall of Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Published: August 17, 2004Recall ID: 04573Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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/gray 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.
Affected Products
Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Belkin-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Rackmount-Uninterruptible-Power-Supplies |
| Title | CPSC, Belkin Corp. Announce Recall of Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supplies |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/rackmount-UPS.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) |
| Hazards › Name | The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,200 |
| Recall I D | 2772 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the unit and contact Belkin Corp. for a free replacement unit. |
| Retailers › Name | Electronics distributors and retailers, from September 2003 through June 2004, for between $560 and $1360. |
| Recall Date | 2004-08-17T00:00:00 |
| 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/gray 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. |
| Recall Number | 04573 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Belkin Corp., of Compton, Calif. |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-04-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |