CPSCGeneral Alert
PurpleAir Recalls Power Supply Units for Air Sensors Due to Fire and Burn Hazard...
Published: February 14, 2019Recall ID: 19064Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The power supplies can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
PowerStream Power Supply Units for Air Sensors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/PurpleAir-Recalls-Power-Supply-Units-for-Air-Sensors-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards |
| Title | PurpleAir Recalls Power Supply Units for Air Sensors Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1350_1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | PurpleAir Power Supply – Location of model number |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1350_2.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Power Supply connected to Air Sensor |
| Hazards › Name | The power supplies can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | PowerStream Power Supply Units for Air Sensors |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,200 sold in the United States (in addition, about 172 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8489 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power supplies and contact PurpleAir for instructions on how to obtain a replacement power supply. |
| Importers › Name | PowerStream Technology, of Orem, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | Online at www.purpleair.com and as free giveaways in communities from October 2017 to August 2018 for about $230 to $260. |
| Recall Date | 2019-02-14T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 19064 |
| Manufacturers › Name | HK Anenerge Co., Ltd, of Guangdong Province, China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/68788r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | PurpleAir LLC toll-free at 800-474-0696 from 9 am to 5 pm Mountain Time Monday through Friday, email at powersupplies@purpleair.com or online at www.purpleair.com/recall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-02-14T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |