CPSC, Belkin Corp. Announce Recall of Rackmount
CPSC, Belkin Corp. Announce Recall of Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Why was CPSC, Belkin Corp. Announce Recall of Rackmount recalled?
The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the unit and contact Belkin Corp. for a free replacement unit. Contact: Call Belkin Customer Service Center toll-free at (800) 223-5546 ext. 2064 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to arrange for a free replacement. Consumers can also log on to the company's website at www.belkin.com for additional shipping information.
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
- Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
- Company
- Belkin Corp., of Compton, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 1,200
- Sold at
- Electronics distributors and retailers, from September 2003 through June 2004, for between $560 and $1360.
- Recall date
- August 17, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.