PurpleAir Recalls Power Supply Units for Air Sensors Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 19-064 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 14, 2019
- Brand
- PurpleAir
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- PowerStream Power Supply Units for Air Sensors
- Hazard
- Fire and Burn Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 4,200 sold in the United States (in addition, about 172 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- February 14, 2019
What was recalled
This recall involves power supply units sold with PurpleAir PA-II and PA-II- SD air quality sensors with model number RKPO-UL052000C. The model number is located on the bottom side of the power adapter. The power adapters are black with a white label. They measure 4 inches long (including the mounting tabs) by 1-7/8 inches wide by 1-3/8 inches high. The air quality sensors are used outdoors by consumers to monitor air quality.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- PowerStream Power Supply Units for Air Sensors · About 4,200 sold in the United States (in addition, about 172 were sold in Canada) units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at www.purpleair.com and as free giveaways in communities from October 2017 to August 2018 for about $230 to $260.; HK Anenerge Co., Ltd, of Guangdong Province, China; PowerStream Technology, of Orem, Utah.
Injuries or incidents reported
PurpleAir has received 27 reports of the recalled power supplies emitting sparks and/or smoke of which 18 are reports of property damage, including one report of a small apartment fire. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
PurpleAir LLC toll-free at 800-474-0696 from 9 am to 5 pm Mountain Time Monday through Friday, email at powersupplies@purpleair.com or online at www.purpleair.com/recall for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
PowerStream Power Supply Units for Air Sensors (About 4,200 sold in the United States (in addition, about 172 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves power supply units sold with PurpleAir PA-II and PA-II- SD air quality sensors with model number RKPO-UL052000C.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and Burn Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power supplies and contact PurpleAir for instructions on how to obtain a replacement power supply.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 14, 2019. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.