PurpleAir is recalling about 4,200 power supply units (model RKPO-UL052000C) sold with their PA-II and PA-II-SD outdoor air quality sensors. These black power adapters can overheat, which has led to 27 reports of the units emitting sparks or smoke, resulting in 18 cases of property damage including one apartment fire. The affected units were sold online at purpleair.com and given away in communities between October 2017 and August 2018. PurpleAir will provide consumers with a free replacement power supply.
The internal components of the power adapter can overheat during use, causing the plastic casing to melt and potentially emit sparks or catch fire. This poses a significant risk of fire damage to property and burn injuries to anyone nearby.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power supplies and contact PurpleAir for instructions on how to obtain a replacement power supply.
PurpleAir Power Supply – Location of model number
Power Supply connected to Air Sensor
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response