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HighNHTSA·12E033000·Announced 2012-09-10

EV-Charge America Recalls Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Due to Electrical Shock Risk

EV-Charge America is recalling electric vehicle charging stations produced between May 2009 and August 2012 because an improper relay may leave the electrical lead energized when the unit is off, posing a shock hazard.

What this means for you

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 (electrical shock) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

EV-Charge America Ltd. (EVCA) is recalling certain electric vehicle charging stations produced from May 15, 2009, through August 15, 2012. The recall involves 35 units. The defect is an improper relay that may cause the electrical lead connecting to the vehicle to remain energized even when the charging station is turned off.

This condition creates a risk of electrical shock if a user contacts the electrical lead. The hazard may persist even when the charging station is in the off position. No specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

EV-Charge America will notify owners, and the units can be returned for repair or an EVCA technician will repair the unit(s) onsite, free of charge. The recall began in September 2012. Owners may contact EVCA at 1-702-278-8005 or the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
Manufacturer
EV-Charge America Ltd
Category
Consumer Product — Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
35

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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