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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2003
Release # 04-002
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Company Phone Number: (877) 577-0046
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, Technuity Inc. Announce Recall of Back-Up Power Supply Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Energizer-brand Back-Up Power Supply Devices
Units: 2,100
Manufacturer: Technuity Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Hazard: When used in conjunction with another power protection device,
the power supply device can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 16 reports of units sparking
or smoking, though no injuries or fires have been reported.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Staples stores nationwide and www.technuity.com sold the units
for about $140.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: 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 Web site
www.technuity.com.
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