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Maruson Micro AVR-1000 8 Outlet Power Bar
- Starting date:
- April 1, 2009
- Posting date:
- April 1, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Labelling and Packaging
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001990
Affected products
Maruson Micro AVR-1000 8 Outlet Power Bar
Product description
This recall involves the Maruson 1000 VA power bar with 8 outlets in total, 4 outlets having automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and 4 with surge protection. The device can be identified by the brand Maruson written on the product.
The power bar has microprocessor digital control technology, 5 step voltage regulation, overload protection circuit breaker and 3 LED lights.
Hazard identified
The recalled devices have not been evaluated for safety against any Canadian standards and do not bear any recognized certification mark in Canada.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this device.
Number sold
Approximately 55 of the recalled products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from March 2008 to March 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Eprom Inc.
Markham
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the power bars and contact Eprom Inc. to arrange for a product exchange.
For more information, consumers may contact Eprom Inc. at 1-905-944-9000 (extension 227) or by e-mail at rma@eprom.com.
Consumers may also visit the [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:6ce7fa02-e121-4ef3-b384-404f1b7c9a49] for information regarding this recall.