CPSC recall · Reported August 17, 2004
CPSC, Belkin Corp. Announce Recall of Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supplies
The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Belkin Corp., of Compton, Calif. recalled The recalled Belkin OmniGuard Rackmount UPS units are used to provide voltage regulation,….
CPSC, Belkin Corp. Announce Recall of Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supplies was recalled by Belkin Corp., of Compton, Calif. in August 17, 2004. Reason: The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the unit and contact Belkin Corp. for a free repl…. Verify recall #04573 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Belkin Corp., of Compton, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical ….
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- agency class
- August 17, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04573 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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/gray 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.
Reason for recall
The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the unit and contact Belkin Corp. for a free replacement unit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04573 |
| Date reported | August 17, 2004 |
| Date initiated | August 17, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Belkin Corp., of Compton, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 1,200 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the unit and contact Belkin Corp. for a free replacement unit.
- Check the recall number (04573) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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