LSI Recalls Wind Speed Sensors Due to Risk of Injury from Impact (Recall Alert)
Recall 13746 · Aug 7, 2013 · Lsi
100
units affected
100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13746
- Date
- Aug 7, 2013
- Company
- Lsi
- Units affected
- 100
- Product
- LSI Wind Speed Sensors
- Product type
- Thermostats/Thermometers/Sensors
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves LSI model GS025 wind speed sensors with serial numbers 100015 and 100412. Model and serial numbers can be found on the underside of the product's base. The charcoal-grey colored sensor has "LSI" printed on one side and three windspeed cups on the top of the product. The 7-inch-high sensors are often used by crane operators to gauge wind conditions when lifting and moving items.
What can happen
The sensor can fail to display an accurate data reading and cause crane operators and other users to incorrectly gauge wind conditions, posing a risk of injury from impact to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the wind speed sensors and contact LSI for instructions on returning the recall sensor for a replacement unit. LSI is contacting known customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- LSI distributors nationwide from March 2013 to June 2013 for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lsi wind speed sensors?
Consumers should stop using the wind speed sensors and contact LSI for instructions on returning the recall sensor for a replacement unit. LSI is contacting known customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The sensor can fail to display an accurate data reading and cause crane operators and other users to incorrectly gauge wind conditions, posing a risk of injury from impact to the consumer.
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.