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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2004-08-17

CPSC, Belkin Corp. Announce Recall of Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supplies

Is my product affected?

Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

  • Brand Belkin Corp., of Compton, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Belkin Corp. has recalled certain OmniGuard Rackmount UPS units due to incorrect wiring of the outputs that creates a reverse polarity configuration. This wiring defect poses a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers. The recalled models 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). These units are black with a silver/gray front panel and are used to provide voltage regulation, surge suppression, and backup power for electronic equipment. The model number and type can be found on a label on the rear of the unit.

Consumers who own a recalled unit should immediately stop using it and contact Belkin Corp. for a free replacement unit.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the unit and contact Belkin Corp. for a free replacement unit.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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