Safety regulator, Vector Manufacturing Ltd. Announce Recall of Power Inverters with GFCI Outlets
Recall 02095 · Jan 31, 2002 · Vector Manufacturing Ltd.
1,600
units affected
1,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02095
- Date
- Jan 31, 2002
- Company
- Vector Manufacturing Ltd.
- Units affected
- 1,600
- Product
- Power Inverters with Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) outlets
- Product type
- Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery
- Hazard
- Electric shock
The product
Power inverters convert DC voltage to AC voltage to allow the operation of household products using battery power. The recalled power inverters have a red, yellow or black rectangular- shaped body with white or gray electrical outlets on the side, next to the volt and amp meters. The outlets on the recalled inverters have "TEST" and "RESET" buttons. They include the following model numbers and names, located on a label on the top of the power inverters: Model Numbers Model Names VEC049GF MAXX Series 1000 Watt Power Inverter VEC049GM MAXX Series 1000 Watt Power Inverter for Marine applications VEC050GF MAXX Series 1500 Watt Power Inverter VEC050GM MAXX Series 1500 Watt Power Inverter for Marine Applications VEC051GM MAXX Series 3000 Watt Power Inverter for Marine applications VEC049GF Force Series 1000 Watt Power Inverter VEC050G Power Force Series 1500 Watt Power Inverter VEC049G Power Force Series 1000 Watt Power Inverter Power inverters with black electrical outlets are not included in the recall.
What can happen
The GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocution, could fail to operate correctly.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled power inverters immediately, disconnect them, and contact Vector Manufacturing to receive a free inspection. If needed, Vector Manufacturing will replace the GFCI outlet. Consumers participating in the recall program also will receive an extended warranty and an additional free gift, when they send the units in for the free inspection.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Vector Manufacturing has not received any reports of injuries or incidents associated with these power inverters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
- Sold at
- Automotive and marine stores nationwide, and mail-order catalogs sold these inverters, from November 1999 through November 2001, for between $365 and $900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled power inverters with ground-fault circuit-interrupter (gfci) outlets?
Consumers should stop using the recalled power inverters immediately, disconnect them, and contact Vector Manufacturing to receive a free inspection. If needed, Vector Manufacturing will replace the GFCI outlet. Consumers participating in the recall program also will receive an extended warranty and an additional free.
What is the hazard?
The GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocution, could fail to operate correctly.
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.