The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23E093000·Announced 2023-12-13

Hubbell Wirecon SCD Duplex Receptacles Recalled for Reversed Plug Blade Openings

Hubbell is recalling Wirecon SCD Duplex Receptacles because reversed plug blade openings may cause outlet failure, increasing the risk of 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-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Hubbell Incorporated (Delaware) is recalling certain Wirecon SCD Duplex Receptacles, part number WDRU15WT. The recall involves approximately 2,500 units. The electrical plug blade openings (narrow hot blade and wider neutral blade) may be reversed on one of the two receptacle outlet faces, which can cause outlet failure.

Electrical outlet failure can increase the risk of a fire. Hubbell notified vehicle manufacturers on November 9, 2023.

Hubbell Incorporated will replace the receptacles or provide a refund, free of charge. Owners may contact Hubbell customer service at 1-475-882-4800. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING recall
Manufacturer
Hubbell Incorporated (Delaware)
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Components
Hazard
Affected units
2,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same hazard · fire

See all →

Similar recalls