Technuity Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Technuity Inc. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems
When used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
- Units
- 2,100
- Reports
- 16
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $140
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled back-up power supply systems include the Energizer-brand UPS Model ER-PRO1000, which can be identified by a label on the back of the device. The black, breadbox-like unit is about 14 inches deep, 6 inches wide, 8 inches tall and weighs about 20 pounds. The words, "Energizer" and "energizerups.com" appear on the front of the unit.
The file
- Sold at
- Staples stores nationwide and www.technuity.com sold the units for about $140.
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Technuity Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Incident log
The firm has received 16 reports of units sparking or smoking, though no injuries or fires have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled back-up power supply devices immediately and contact the company for a free replacement unit and instructions on returning the recalled product.
Contact Technuity toll-free at (877) 577-0046 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the website www.technuity.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 02 2003; last revised JAN 03 2025.
