Leviton Manufacturing Recalls Electrical Connection Devices Due to Shock Hazard

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Leviton-Manufacturing-Recalls-Electrical-Connection-Devices-Due-to-Shock-Hazard 

Recall Summary

Name of Product:  Leviton 50 ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles and inlets

Hazard: The electrical connection devices can have mislabeled terminal markings, posing an electrical shock hazard.

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices, disconnect power to them and contact Leviton to arrange for a free replacement device.

Consumer Contact: 
Leviton toll-free at 877-978-2032 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Leviton.com and click on "Recall Information" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 98,000 (In addition, about 4,400 units were sold in Canada)

Description:
This recall involves Leviton 50-ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles and inlet attachment devices. The recalled connection devices are used to transmit power to electrical equipment that is not hard-wired to a power source. Leviton is printed on the devices. Date codes can be found on the back cover of connectors and plugs, the side housing of receptacles and inlets, and on the label of each box. The recall includes the following model/catalog numbers and date codes: 

Only electrical connectors without a blue dot on the device and packaging are included in this recall.

Incidents/Injuries:  Leviton has received four reports of mismarked devices, including one report of a consumer who received an electrical shock, and three reports of minor property damage to equipment with which the devices were being used.

Sold At: Electrical distributors and online at www.Amazon.com from May 2019 through January 2020 for between $40 and $90.

Distributor: Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Melville, N.Y.

Manufactured in: Mexico

In Conjunction With: Canada

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: https://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/index-eng.php

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Recall Number: 20-112

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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