The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V553000·Announced 2018-08-22

Altec Recalls 2017-2018 LS63 Aerial Devices Due to Fuse Placement

Altec is recalling 2017-2018 LS63 Aerial Devices because an incorrectly placed battery fuse may increase the risk of an electrical short and fire.

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 fire due to an electrical short, which is a risk-of-harm product issue where no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LS63 Aerial Devices. The recall involves 40 units where the fuse for the battery was not installed according to guidelines.

The incorrectly placed fuse may increase the risk for an electrical short. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the battery fuse location, relocating it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
40

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AERIAL DEVICE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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