[TriLUG] Did you buy an APC UPS at the Cary Hamfest?

[Aaron S. Joyner]

Brian Daniels wrote:

>There was a guy outside under the parking deck selling APC Back-UPS 350 CS 
>UPS'es for $25 new in the box.  Which set off the 'too good to be true' 
>detector a bit, but I decided to gamble 25 bucks.
>
>When I got it home, it looked great.  Everything in new condition, although
>the test printout showed that it was from 2002.  So the battery is a little 
>old, who cares for $25?  And it worked fine.
>
>But something kept nagging at me...wasn't there some sort of issue with APC 
>about two years ago?  Some sort of recall?
>
>Yes.  
>
>http://www.apcc.com/rely/?isoCountryCode=us
>
>This unit is a fire hazard.  If you bought one, check it's serial number 
>info against the page above.  If it matches, stop using it and remove the 
>battery.
>
>--Brian
>
>  
>
That's just really too bad.  :(  Just goes to show, there are quite a 
many dishonest people in the world.  My condolences to those taken in by 
his sales in bad faith.  Any idea if APC is still providing replacements 
for these units, as described in the FAQ on their website?

Aaron S. Joyner