The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04161·Announced 2004-06-15

Basler DC Power Supply Units Recalled for Fire Hazard

Basler Electric and Lutron are recalling 3,000 DC power supply units due to a fire hazard caused by overheating. Consumers should contact Lutron for a free replacement.

What this means for you

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 reports of the unit overheating and melting, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics are recalling approximately 3,000 12-volt DC power supply units. These units were sold as accessory power supply devices for Lutron wall stations and control interfaces, including some Grafik Eye 3000 lighting control systems. The power supplies are black plastic with "Basler Electric" and model number "BE29736001" imprinted on the plug side, and a blue and white Lutron label with the number "GRX-12VDC" on the opposite side. Lutron's Grafik Eye 3000 lighting system itself is not part of the recall.

The recalled power supplies pose a fire hazard because they can overheat if overloaded. Basler has received two reports of the power supply case overheating and melting, though no injuries have been reported. These units were sold by Lutron to electrical distributors and contractors for use with lighting systems from January 1999 through March 2004. The systems were professionally installed in indoor commercial and residential settings for lighting and dimmer control applications.

Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free replacement power supply unit. Lutron can be contacted at (800) 523-9466 anytime, or by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
DC power supply units
Manufacturer
Basler Electric Co., of Highland, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Electronics
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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