The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·18165·Announced 2018-05-23

Kohler Recalls Automatic Transfer Switches for Generators Due to Fire Hazard

Kohler is recalling about 6,600 automatic transfer switches for generators because they can overheat and cause fires. No injuries have been reported.

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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source text explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kohler Power Systems is recalling approximately 6,600 100-amp service-entrance automatic transfer switches used with Kohler brand residential and commercial generators. The recall was issued because the transfer switches can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The affected units were sold nationwide through authorized Kohler distributors and dealers from February 2012 through January 2018 for about $530. The switches are identified by the model number RXT-JFNC 100ASE and a serial number printed on a nameplate located on the inside cover of the unit. "Kohler" is printed on the outside panel.

Consumers should immediately contact an authorized Kohler service representative or Kohler directly to schedule a free repair. Kohler can be reached at 800-892-7709 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, via email at [email protected], or online at www.kohlergenerators.com by clicking on “Voluntary Recall” for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Kohler 100-amp service-entrance automatic transfer switches
Manufacturer
Kohler Power Systems, of Kohler, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Components
Hazard
Affected units
6,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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