APC UPS Recall
http://www.apc.com/rely/pressrel.cfm
Look under the desk at your Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS). You
know... that warm thing the cat likes to curl up next to. Is it an APC?
Is it a Back-UPS CS model? Look again just to be sure. It's important.
American Power Conversion (APC) has recalled some 2.1 million units
produced under the Back-UPS CS line, specifically the CS 350 and CS 500
models, in both 120-volt and 230-volt varieties. Eight reports have come
in regarding these units overheating, six of which were within the US
and three caused property damage. Symptoms include a melted outer
casing, and obvious rise in the temperature of the unit, and I'm
guessing potential failure in the components and/or quality of power
protection. Compare the first six chars of your serial number to the
following ranges to see if your UPS qualifies for replacement: AB0048
through AB0251 BB0104 through BB0251 JB0125 through JB0251
Also note that any units with an R at the end of the serial number are
not included in the recall. Be sure to read the article linked above for
more information.
Harjit Dhaliwal, A+
Computer/IT Specialist
Hinesburg Community School
(802) 482-6260 ext. 116
(802) 482-2003 Fax
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