Basler Electric Recalls Transformers Due to Fire, Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)

The circuit breaker in the transformer can fail to trip, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.

Recall #: 16711
Affected scope: About 11,900

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Basler Electric Company, of Highland, Ill. recalled This recall involves Basler Class 2 electric transformers with date codes between 1435 an….

Basler Electric Recalls Transformers Due to Fire, Shock Hazards (Recall Alert) was recalled by Basler Electric Company, of Highland, Ill. in December 9, 2015. Reason: The circuit breaker in the transformer can fail to trip, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.. Remedy: Manufacturers and distributors should immediately stop distributing the recalled transfor…. Verify recall #16711 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Basler Electric Company, of Highland, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The circuit breaker in the transformer can fail to trip, posing fire and electrical shock hazards..

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agency class: December 9, 2015
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16711 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The circuit breaker in the transformer can fail to trip, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16711
Date reported	December 9, 2015
Date initiated	December 9, 2015
Recalling firm	Basler Electric Company, of Highland, Ill.
Affected scope	About 11,900
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

Manufacturers and distributors should immediately stop distributing the recalled transformers and contact Basler to receive free …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The circuit breaker in the transformer can fail to trip, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 9, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16711.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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