CPSC, American Power Conversion Corp. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2003-01-14 · 03068
Hazards
The power supply device can fail, causing the unit to overheat, which may pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
03068
Date
2003-01-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Back-UPS CS350 and Back-UPS CS 500 Back-up Power Supply devices
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
American Power Conversion Corporation (APC), of West Kingston, R.I.
Retailer(s)
Retailers, computer and electrical distributors, and catalogs nationwide sold the power supply devices, from November 2000 through December 2002, for between $70 and $130.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
The recalled Back-UPS® CS Uninterruptible Power Supply devices include the Back-UPS CS350 and the Back-UPS CS 500 models. The model number can be found on the front of the unit, along with the words, "Back-UPS CS" and "APC." In addition, one of the following numbers shows up on the bar code label located on the bottom of the unit: BK350, BK500, BK500BLK. The recalled power supply devices also have one of the following serial numbers - AB0048 through AB0251, BB0104 through BB0251, and JB0125 through JB0251 - which can be found on the bottom of the unit. Units with an "R" at the end of the serial number within the above ranges are not part of this recall.