The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10E032000·Announced 2010-08-06

Xantrex Freedom SW 3000 Inverters Recalled for Fire Risk

Schneider Electric is recalling Xantrex Freedom SW 3000 electric inverters/chargers due to a soldering defect that can cause short circuits and fires.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural electrical defect that can result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity involving significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

Schneider Electric Holdings, Inc. is recalling certain Xantrex Freedom SW 3000 electric inverters/chargers. These units were sold as aftermarket equipment and also installed as original equipment in some recreational vehicles. The recall involves 572 units.

The defect involves poor soldering in close proximity to inadequately torqued bus bars. This condition can result in melted solder, leading to a short circuit failure. A short circuit can cause the unit to overheat, potentially resulting in a fire.

Xantrex will notify owners of the aftermarket equipment and repair or replace the units free of charge. The safety recall began on July 30, 2010. Owners may contact Xantrex at 1-800-670-0707 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
572

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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