The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04573·Announced 2004-08-17

Belkin Recalls Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supplies Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Belkin Corp. is recalling about 1,200 OmniGuard Rackmount UPS units because incorrect wiring creates a potential electrical shock hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 risk-of-harm product (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Belkin Corp. is recalling approximately 1,200 OmniGuard Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units. The affected models are the OmniGuard 1100 (F6C110-RKM-2U), OmniGuard 1500 (F6C150-RKM-2U), OmniGuard 2300 (F6C230-RKM-2U), and OmniGuard 3200 (F6C320-RKM-3U). These black units with silver/gray front panels were sold through electronics distributors and retailers between September 2003 and June 2004 for prices ranging from $560 to $1,360.

The recall is due to a manufacturing defect where the UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration. This defect poses a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers. The company has not reported any injuries associated with the recalled units.

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected units. To obtain a free replacement, consumers should contact Belkin Customer Service Center toll-free at (800) 223-5546 ext. 2064 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.belkin.com for additional shipping information.

The recalled product

Product
Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Manufacturer
Belkin Corp., of Compton, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Supply
Hazard
Affected units
1,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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