Apex Gaming PCs Recalls Manik and Apex-branded ATX Computer Power Supplies Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrical Shock and Electrocution Hazards
For Apex Gaming PCs Recalls Manik and Apex-branded ATX Computer Power Supplies Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrical Shock and Electrocution Hazards, cpsc recall number is 26-426; product is Manik and Apex-branded ATX Computer Power Supplies (PSU); recall date is April 16, 2026; hazard is The units lack a permanent, on-product warning label identifying potential electrical shock and electrocution hazards, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the unit is opened or disassembled; remedy type is Replace Repair, verified against its source on 2026-09-01.
- CPSC recall number
- 26-426 verified
- Recall
- Apex Gaming PCs Recalls Manik and Apex-branded ATX Computer Power Supplies Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrical Shock and Electrocution Hazards verified
- Product
- Manik and Apex-branded ATX Computer Power Supplies (PSU) verified
- Recall date
- April 16, 2026 verified
- Hazard
- The units lack a permanent, on-product warning label identifying potential electrical shock and electrocution hazards, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the unit is opened or disassembled. verified
- Remedy type
- Replace Repair verified
- What to do
- Consumers should stop using the recalled computer power supplies immediately and contact Apex Gaming PCs Inc. for a free repair in the form of one permanent, UL-recognized, heat-resistant adhesive safety label containing an ANSI-compliant "Danger/Warning" shock hazard and "No User-Serviceable Parts" label sticker to be mailed to the consumer via U.S. Mail. Consumers who are uncomfortable adding the UL-recognized safety label can request a free replacement unit. Apex Gaming PCs will install replacement units free of charge, and we will provide free round-trip shipping for affected PCs and Power Supply Units. Consumers should not, under any circumstances, attempt to open, disassemble, or service the power supply unit. verified
- Units affected
- About 17,730 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada) verified
- Incidents and injuries
- None reported verified
- Recalling firm
- Apex Gaming PCs Inc., of Houston, Texas verified
- Manufactured in
- China verified
- Sold at
- www.ApexGamingPCs.com from December 2021 through February 2026, for between $70 and $150. verified
- Which items are affected
- This recall involves ATX Computer Power Supplies of varying wattages. Both Manik- and Apex-branded power supplies are affected. The power supplies can be black or white, with “Apex” or “Manik” labels. The 450W, 750W, 1000W, and 1200W units are all part of the recall. Units are secured, closed with four precision-sized screws, with a security/tamper seal covering one of the four screws securing the unit closed. The ATX Computer Power Supplies are sold both within the customer's gaming computers and also individually. verified
What the source says
Name of Product: Manik and Apex-branded ATX Computer Power Supplies (PSU) Hazard: The units lack a permanent, on-product warning label identifying potential electrical shock and electrocution hazards, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the unit is opened or disassembled. Remedy: Replace Repair Recall Date: April 16, 2026 Units: About 17,730 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
— cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
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CPSC recall number
Recall number: 26-426
Recall
Apex Gaming PCs Recalls Manik and Apex-branded ATX Computer Power Supplies Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrical Shock and Electrocution Hazards
Product
Name of Product: Manik and Apex-branded ATX Computer Power Supplies (PSU)
Recall date
Recall Date: April 16, 2026
Hazard
Hazard: The units lack a permanent, on-product warning label identifying potential electrical shock and electrocution hazards, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the unit is opened or disassembled.
Remedy type
Remedy: Replace Repair
What to do
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled computer power supplies immediately and contact Apex Gaming PCs Inc. for a free repair in the form of one permanent, UL-recognized, heat-resistant adhesive safety label containing an ANSI-compliant "Danger/Warning" shock hazard and "No User-Serviceable Parts" label sticker to be mailed to the consumer via U.S. Mail. Consumers who are uncomfortable adding the UL-recognized safety label can request a free replacement unit. Apex Gaming PCs will install replacement units free of charge, and we will provide free round-trip shipping for affected PCs and Power Supply Units. Consumers should not, under any circumstances, attempt to open, disassemble, or service the power supply unit.
Units affected
Units: About 17,730 (In addition, about 500 were sold in Canada)
Incidents and injuries
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Recalling firm
Importer(s): Apex Gaming PCs Inc., of Houston, Texas
Manufactured in
Manufactured In: China
Sold at
Sold Online At: www.ApexGamingPCs.com from December 2021 through February 2026, for between $70 and $150.
Which items are affected
Description: This recall involves ATX Computer Power Supplies of varying wattages. Both Manik- and Apex-branded power supplies are affected. The power supplies can be black or white, with “Apex” or “Manik” labels. The 450W, 750W, 1000W, and 1200W units are all part of the recall. Units are secured, closed with four precision-sized screws, with a security/tamper seal covering one of the four screws securing the unit closed. The ATX Computer Power Supplies are sold both within the customer's gaming computers and also individually.
— all from cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
Sources
- cpsc.govhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Apex-Gaming-PCs-Recalls-Manik-and-Apex-branded-ATX-Computer-Power-Supplies-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Electrical-Shock-and-Electrocution-Hazards
- saferproducts.govhttps://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?RecallDateStart=2026-01-01&format=json