Kohler Recalls Automatic Transfer Switches for Kohler Generators Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 18165 · May 23, 2018 · Kohler
6,600
units affected
6,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18165
- Date
- May 23, 2018
- Company
- Kohler
- Units affected
- 6,600
- Product
- Kohler 100-amp service-entrance automatic transfer switches
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Kohler 100-amp service entrance rated automatic transfer switches used with Kohler brand residential and commercial generators. "Kohler" is printed on the outside panel. Model number RXT-JFNC 100ASE and the serial number are printed on a nameplate located on the inside cover of the unit.
What can happen
The transfer switch can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately contact an authorized Kohler service representative or Kohler directly to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Authorized Kohler distributors and dealers nationwide from February 2012 through January 2018 for about $530.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kohler 100-amp service-entrance automatic transfer switches?
Consumers should immediately contact an authorized Kohler service representative or Kohler directly to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The transfer switch can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.