NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EVject, Inc. - Charging Cable Adaptor May Overheat
Published: September 28, 2024Recall ID: 24E081000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A connected charging cable without thermal protection can overheat, increasing the risk of a burn injury.
Product Description & Identification
EVject, Inc. (EVject) is recalling certain Escape Connector NACS v1.0 and v1.1 electric vehicle charging cable adaptors. The adapters were manufactured without internal thermal protection.
Affected Products
Charging Cable Adaptor May Overheat
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Charging Cable Adaptor May Overheat |
| Nhtsa id | 24E081000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E081000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | EVject, Inc. |
| Defect summary | EVject, Inc. (EVject) is recalling certain Escape Connector NACS v1.0 and v1.1 electric vehicle charging cable adaptors. The adapters were manufactured without internal thermal protection. |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | EVject will replace all adapters without built-in thermal protection, free of charge. Interim owner notifications explaining the safety risk were mailed December 26, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact EVject customer service at info@evject.com or 1-650-308-8671. |
| Consequence summary | A connected charging cable without thermal protection can overheat, increasing the risk of a burn injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 8900 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |