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CPSC, Technuity Inc. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems

Recalled October 2, 2003 · CPSC recall 04002 · Technuity

Recalled Back-Up Power Supply Device, front viewRecalled Back-Up Power Supply Device, back view
Hazard
When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Units
2,100
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 16 reports of units sparking or smoking, though no injuries or fires have been reported.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product
Energizer-brand Back-Up Power Supply Devices
Manufacturer(s)
Technuity Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Retailers
Staples stores nationwide and www.technuity.com sold the units for about $140.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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