CPSC, Belkin Corp. Announce Recall of Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supplies
CPSC recall 04573. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly, creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the unit and contact Belkin Corp. for a free replacement unit.
CPSC recall 04573 has the recall date 17 Aug 2004. The notice names the firm Belkin. The recall has about 1,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,200 |
| Description | The recalled Belkin OmniGuard Rackmount UPS units are used to provide voltage regulation, surge suppression, and back-up power for electronic equipment. The Belkin OmniGuard Rackmount UPS units are black with a silver/gray panel on the front. Recalled units are the OmniGuard 1100 (Model no. F6C110-RKM-2U), OmniGuard 1500 (Model no. F6C150- RKM-2U), OmniGuard 2300 (Model no. F6C230-RKM-2U), and OmniGuard 3200 (Model no. F6C320-RKM-3U). The model number and model type can be found on a label on the rear of the unit. |
| Product | Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), About 1,200, Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery |
| Sold at | Electronics distributors and retailers, from September 2003 through June 2004, for between $560 and $1360. |
| Manufacturer | Belkin Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,200Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- 5%
- Recalls on the register that name Belkin
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2021 | Belkin Recalls Portable Wireless Chargers + Stand Special Edition Due to Fire and Shock Hazards |
| 21 Jun 2005 | CPSC, Belkin Announce Recall of Batteries Sold with Bluetooth™ GPS Navigation System |
Official channels
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 04573. https://recallregister.com/product/2772-cpsc-belkin-corp-announce-recall-of-rackmount-uninterruptible-power-su/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04573 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Electronics distributors and retailers, from September 2003 through June 2004, for between $560 and $1360.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04573?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,200
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China