FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2004
Release # 04-161
Lutron Recall Hotline: (800) 523-9466
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics Announce Recall of
Power Supply Units
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.
Name of product: DC power supply units
Units: 3,000
Manufacturer: Basler Electric Co., of Highland, Ill.
Hazard: The power supply, if overloaded, can overheat, posing a fire
hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Basler has received two reports of the power supply
case overheating and melting; though, no injuries have been reported.
Description: These recalled 12-volt DC power supply units were sold as
an accessory power supply device for some of Lutron Electronic's wall
stations and control interfaces, including some Grafik Eye 3000 lighting
control systems. These systems were professionally installed in indoor
commercial and residential settings for lighting and dimmer control
applications. The power supplies are black plastic with "Basler
Electric" and the model number "BE29736001" imprinted on the plug side.
On the opposite side is a blue and white Lutron label with the number
"GRX-12VDC." Lutron's Grafik Eye 3000 lighting system is not part of the
recall.
Sold at: Lutron sold these power supply devices to electrical
distributors and contractors for use with lighting systems from January
1999 through March 2004.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free
replacement power supply unit.
Consumer Contact: Contact Lutron at (800) 523-9466 anytime, or send an
e-mail to grx12vdc@lutron.com