CPSC2020-04-23
Leviton Manufacturing Recalls Electrical Connection Devices Due to Shock Hazard
Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
Hazard
The electrical connection devices can have mislabeled terminal markings, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices, disconnect power to them and contact Leviton to arrange for a free replacement device.
Sold at
Electrical distributors and online at www.Amazon.com from May 2019 through January 2020 for between $40 and $90.
Affected count
About 98,000 (In addition, about 4,400 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Leviton has received four reports of mismarked devices, including one report of a consumer who received an electrical shock, and three reports of minor property damage to equiptment with which the devices were being used.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Leviton 50 ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles and inlets
Consumer contact
Leviton toll-free at 877-978-2032 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Leviton.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Leviton-Manufacturing-Recalls-Electrical-Connection-Devices-Due-to-Shock-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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