The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22E023000·Announced 2022-03-19

ZH Brothers Recalls Epicord 50-amp Shore Power Inlets Due to Fire Risk

ZH Brothers is recalling Epicord 50-amp Shore Power Inlets because loose wiring connections may cause electrical arcs or shorts, increasing the risk of fire.

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 (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

ZH Brothers International Inc. is recalling certain Epicord 50-amp Shore Power Inlets, part number 93379. The recall affects approximately 3,000 units. The defect involves lug bolts that may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, which prevents them from being tightened properly. This results in a loose wiring connection.

Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, which increases the risk of a fire. No specific vehicle models or dates of manufacture are listed in the source text, but the component is used in recreational vehicles and trailers.

ZH Brothers will work with affected vehicle manufacturers to inspect and replace the 50-amp inlet free of charge. Letters to manufacturers and distributors were mailed on April 6, 2022. Owners may contact ZH Brothers customer service at 1-574-292-7935 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER recall
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.