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American Power said it was recalling the Back-UPS CS uninterruptible power supply line due to potential safety issues that may result in overheating and represent a potential fire hazard. The total number of affected devices being recalled worldwide is about 2.1 million with about 900,000 devices recalled in the United States.
The company has received eight reports worldwide of units overheating, resulting in the melting of the unit's outer casing, six of which occurred in the United States. Three of the reported incidents resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
The recall is limited to two specific models in APC's Back-UPS CS product line - the Back-UPS CS 350 and the Back-UPS CS 500, in both 120-volt and 230- volt models. The affected units were manufactured between November 2000 and December 2002. The units were sold primarily through computer and electrical distribution, catalog and retail outlets worldwide.
Company Web site: http:// www.apc.com
-Stephen Lee; Dow Jones Newswires; 201-938-5400

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