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CPSC, Belkin Corp. Announce Recall of Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supplies

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Recall Date:
August 17, 2004

Recall Details

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 17, 2004

Alert #04-573

  

The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of product: Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Units: About 1,200 units

Manufacturer/Importer: Belkin Corp., of Compton, Calif.

Hazard: The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported.

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/grey 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.

Sold at: Electronics distributors and retailers from September 2003 through June 2004 for between $560 and $1360.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the unit and contact Belkin Corp., for a free replacement unit.

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 Web site at www.belkin.com for additional shipping information.

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