The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·16711·Announced 2015-12-09

Basler Electric Recalls Class 2 Transformers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

Basler Electric is recalling about 11,900 Class 2 electric transformers because a circuit breaker may fail to trip, posing fire and electrical shock risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and electrical shock) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Basler Electric Company of Highland, Ill., is recalling about 11,900 Class 2 electric transformers. The recall involves transformers with date codes between 1435 and 1446 that use a Tyco circuit breaker. The date code is located on the top line of the transformer's data plate.

The circuit breaker in the recalled transformers can fail to trip, which poses fire and electrical shock hazards. No injuries have been reported.

Basler Electric sold the transformers to manufacturers and distributors of end products from September 2014 to November 2014. Manufacturers and distributors should immediately stop distributing the recalled transformers and contact Basler to receive free replacement transformers. Consumers should not attempt to open or replace the recalled transformers on their own due to the risk of shock and should contact the manufacturer of their product for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Electrical transformers
Manufacturer
Basler Electric Company, of Highland, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Systems
Hazard
Affected units
11,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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