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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13E013000·Announced 2013-02-28

Progressive Dynamics Recalls RV Power Converters Due to Short Circuit Risk

Progressive Dynamics is recalling specific RV power converters because internal components may short circuit, posing a fire risk.

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 source text explicitly states that a short circuit may lead to a vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural defects involving fire risk.

Plain-English summary

Progressive Dynamics, Inc. is recalling certain all-in-one power converter models PD 4560 and PD 4590. These units were manufactured between January 14, 2013, and February 8, 2013, and have serial number prefixes ranging from A 13014 through A 13039. The affected power converters are used in recreational vehicles to convert A/C power.

The recall is being issued because internal components in these power converters may short circuit. A short circuit may lead to a vehicle fire.

Progressive Dynamics will notify purchasers and will supply and replace the affected internal components free of charge. The recall began on February 21, 2013. Customers may contact Progressive Dynamics at 1-269-781-4241 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
Manufacturer
Progressive Dynamics, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,909

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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