Basler Electric Recalls Transformers Due to Fire, Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
USBasler Electric Recalls Transformers Due to Fire, Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recalling Firm: Basler Electric Company, of Highland, Ill.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The circuit breaker in the transformer can fail to trip, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Basler Class 2 electric transformers with date codes between 1435 and 1446 which use a Tyco circuit breaker. The date code is located on the top line of the transformer's data plate.
Affected Products
Electrical transformers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Basler-Electric-Recalls-Transformers |
| Title | Basler Electric Recalls Transformers Due to Fire, Shock Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16711.BaslerTransformer.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Basler Class 2 electric transformers |
| Hazards › Name | The circuit breaker in the transformer can fail to trip, posing fire and electrical shock hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Electrical transformers |
| Products › Type | Electrical Systems |
| Products › Category I D | 67876 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 11,900 |
| Recall I D | 6596 |
| Remedies › Name | Manufacturers and distributors should immediately stop distributing the recalled transformers and contact Basler to receive free replacement transformers. Due to the risk of shock, consumers should not attempt to open or replace the recalled transformers on their own but should contact the manufacturer of their product for further instructions. Basler has notified manufacturers and distributors about the recall directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Basler Electric to manufacturers and distributors of end products that contain these transformers from September 2014 to Novermber 2014 for various prices. |
| Recall Date | 2015-12-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Basler Class 2 electric transformers with date codes between 1435 and 1446 which use a Tyco circuit breaker. The date code is located on the top line of the transformer's data plate. |
| Recall Number | 16711 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Basler Electric Company, of Highland, Ill. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Manufacturers and distributors can contact Basler collect at 618-654-2341 ext. 230 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Manufacturers and distributors have been advised by Basler Electric that they should immediately contact consumers who have the recalled transformers. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-12-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |
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