Apex and Manik ATX Computer Power Supplies Recall
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Apex Gaming PCs is recalling about 17,730 units of Manik and Apex-branded ATX computer power supplies due to missing warning labels that pose risks of electrical shock and electrocution.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on April 16, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Apex Gaming PCs is recalling certain ATX computer power supplies because they lack a permanent warning label identifying potential electrical shock and electrocution hazards, which could lead to serious injury or death if the units are opened or disassembled.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves Manik- and Apex-branded ATX computer power supplies in 450W, 750W, 1000W, and 1200W wattages. These units are black or white, labeled with "Apex" or "Manik," and are secured with four precision-sized screws and a security seal on one screw. About 17,730 units were sold in the United States, and an additional 500 in Canada. They were sold online at www.ApexGamingPCs.com from December 2021 through February 2026 for between $70 and $150, either individually or within gaming computers. The official recall number is 26426.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power supplies and contact Apex Gaming PCs Inc. for a free repair by receiving a permanent safety label via U.S. Mail, or request a free replacement unit, which requires returning the original unit using the provided shipping label. Contact them at 833-946-1418 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at Support@ApexGamingPCs.com, or visit https://apexgamingpcs.com/pages/psu-recall for more information. Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the unit.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a critical safety issue that could result in severe injury or death from electrical hazards, affecting thousands of consumers who may have these power supplies in their computers.
Source
Information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at https://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
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