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PurpleAir Recalls Power Supply Units for Air Sensors Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsFeb 14, 2019
PurpleAir Power Supply – Location of model number
PurpleAir Power Supply – Location of model number
Power Supply connected to Air Sensor
Power Supply connected to Air Sensor

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

Hazard

The power supplies can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power supplies and contact PurpleAir for instructions on how to obtain a replacement power supply.

Replace

Incidents & injuries

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

Online at www.purpleair.com and as free giveaways in communities from October 2017 to August 2018 for about $230 to $260.

Contact the company

PurpleAir LLC toll-free at 800-474-0696 from 9 am to 5 pm Mountain Time Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.purpleair.com/recall for more information.

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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