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

U.S. CPSCFireOct 2, 2003
Recalled Back-Up Power Supply Device, front view
Recalled Back-Up Power Supply Device, front view
Recalled Back-Up Power Supply Device, back view
Recalled Back-Up Power Supply Device, back view

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received 16 reports of units sparking or smoking, though no injuries or fires have been reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Staples stores nationwide and www.technuity.com sold the units for about $140.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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