The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24E081000·Announced 2024-09-27

EVject Recalls Electric Vehicle Charging Cable Adapters Lacking Thermal Protection

EVject is recalling Escape Connector NACS v1.0 and v1.1 charging cable adaptors because they lack internal thermal protection, creating a risk of overheating and burn injury.

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 (burn injury from overheating) where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

EVject, Inc. is recalling certain Escape Connector NACS v1.0 and v1.1 electric vehicle charging cable adaptors. The defect involves the adapters being manufactured without internal thermal protection. This lack of protection can cause a connected charging cable to overheat, which increases the risk of a burn injury to the user.

Approximately 8,900 units are affected by this recall. Interim owner notifications explaining the safety risk were mailed on December 26, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available.

EVject will replace all adapters without built-in thermal protection free of charge. Owners may contact EVject customer service at [email protected] or 1-650-308-8671. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ACCESSORY recall
Manufacturer
EVject, Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — EV Charging Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
8,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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