Basler Electric Recalls Transformers Due to Fire, Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 16711 · Dec 9, 2015 · Basler Electric
11,900
units affected
11,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16711
- Date
- Dec 9, 2015
- Company
- Basler Electric
- Units affected
- 11,900
- Product
- Electrical transformers
- Product type
- Electrical Systems
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The circuit breaker in the transformer can fail to trip, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Basler Electric to manufacturers and distributors of end products that contain these transformers from September 2014 to Novermber 2014 for various prices.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled electrical transformers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The circuit breaker in the transformer can fail to trip, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.