CPSC recall · Reported January 31, 2002
CPSC, Vector Manufacturing Ltd. Announce Recall of Power Inverters with GFCI Outlets
The GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocution, could fail to operate correctly.
Vector Manufacturing Ltd., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. recalled Power inverters convert DC voltage to AC voltage to allow the operation of household prod….
CPSC, Vector Manufacturing Ltd. Announce Recall of Power Inverters with GFCI Outlets was recalled by Vector Manufacturing Ltd., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in January 31, 2002. Reason: The GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocution, could fa…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled power inverters immediately, disconnect them, an…. Verify recall #02095 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Vector Manufacturing Ltd., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocution, could fa….
- None
- agency class
- 2K units
- affected scope
- January 31, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02095 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocution, could fail to operate correctly.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02095 |
| Date reported | January 31, 2002 |
| Date initiated | January 31, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Vector Manufacturing Ltd., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
| Affected scope | 1,600 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled power inverters immediately, disconnect them, and contact Vector Manufacturing to receiv…
- Check the recall number (02095) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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