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PurpleAir Recalls Power Supply Units for Air Sensors Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recalled February 14, 2019 · CPSC recall 19064 · PurpleAir

PurpleAir Power Supply – Location of model number

Hazard

The power supplies can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 4,200 sold in the United States (in addition, about 172 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power supplies and contact PurpleAir for instructions on how to obtain a replacement power supply.

Contact

PurpleAir LLC toll-free at 800-474-0696 from 9 am to 5 pm Mountain Time Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.purpleair.com/recall for more information.

Product

PowerStream Power Supply Units for Air Sensors

Manufacturer(s)

HK Anenerge Co., Ltd, of Guangdong Province, China

Imported by

PowerStream Technology, of Orem, Utah

Retailers

Online at www.purpleair.com and as free giveaways in communities from October 2017 to August 2018 for about $230 to $260.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →