CPSC, Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics recall
CPSC, Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics Announce Recall of Power Supply Units
Why was CPSC, Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics recalled?
The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free replacement power supply unit. Contact: Contact Lutron at (800) 523-9466 anytime, or send an e-mail to [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- DC power supply units
- Company
- Basler Electric Co., of Highland, Ill.
- Quantity
- 3,000
- Sold at
- Lutron sold these power supply devices to electrical distributors and contractors for use with lighting systems, from January 1999 through March 2004.
- Recall date
- June 15, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- Basler has received two reports of the power supply case overheating and melting; though, no injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
These recalled 12-volt DC power supply units were sold as an accessory power supply device for some of Lutron Electronic's wall stations and control interfaces, including some Grafik Eye 3000 lighting control systems. These systems were professionally installed in indoor commercial and residential settings for lighting and dimmer control applications. The power supplies are black plastic with "Basler Electric" and the model number "BE29736001" imprinted on the plug side. On the opposite side is a blue and white Lutron label with the number "GRX-12VDC." Lutron's Grafik Eye 3000 lighting system is not part of the recall.