Hewlett-Packard—Modular Power Distribution Units

PRA number

2001/4635

Published date

Product description

HP Modular power distribution units used primarily in HP rack systems, but also sold separately and able to be installed in racks from other vendors. The units have part numbers: E7670A; E7671A; E7672A; E7674A.

Reasons the product is recalled

The safety ground within some units could become detached; this risk could increase over time due to stress from environmental conditions. Without proper grounding there is a possibility that a person could be exposed to high than expected levels of leakage.

The hazards to consumers

Electric Shock.

What consumers should do

HP will contact all customers by phone, letter and/or direct visit to schedule a service call to inspect and, if affected , fit a supplemental grounding kit as a temporary solution to address the issue. The unit will then be replaced free of charge.

Supplier

Hewlett-Packard Australia Limited

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

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