CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Technuity Inc. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems
Published: October 2, 2003Recall ID: 04002Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Energizer-brand Back-Up Power Supply Devices
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Technuity-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Back-Up-Power-Supply-Systems- |
| Title | CPSC, Technuity Inc. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/energizer-power-supply.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Back-Up Power Supply Device, front view |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/energizer-power-supply-back.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Back-Up Power Supply Device, back view |
| Hazards › Name | When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 16 reports of units sparking or smoking, though no injuries or fires have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Energizer-brand Back-Up Power Supply Devices |
| Products › Type | Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Products › Category I D | 1808 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 2,100 |
| Recall I D | 2514 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Staples stores nationwide and www.technuity.com sold the units for about $140. |
| Recall Date | 2003-10-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04002 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Technuity Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |