Technuity Recalls Energizer Back-Up Power Supply Devices Due to Fire Hazard
Technuity Inc. is recalling Energizer-brand back-up power supply devices because they can spark when used with other power protection devices, posing a fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 16 reports of sparking or smoking, but the source explicitly states that no injuries or fires have been reported, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Technuity Inc. is recalling approximately 2,100 Energizer-brand Back-Up Power Supply Devices, specifically the UPS Model ER-PRO1000. The recalled units are black, breadbox-like devices measuring about 14 inches deep, 6 inches wide, and 8 inches tall, weighing approximately 20 pounds. The front of the unit displays the words "Energizer" and "energizerups.com," while the model number is identified by a label on the back.
The recall was initiated because the power supply device can spark when used in conjunction with another power protection device, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Technuity has received 16 reports of units sparking or smoking, although no injuries or fires have been reported.
The affected units were sold for about $140 at Staples stores nationwide and through www.technuity.com. Consumers should stop using the recalled back-up power supply devices immediately and contact Technuity toll-free at (877) 577-0046 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.technuity.com to obtain a free replacement unit and instructions for returning the recalled product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Energizer-brand Back-Up Power Supply Devices
- Manufacturer
- Technuity Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Power Supply
- Affected units
- 2,100
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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