Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. 2020-04-23 Other serious CPSC
Other · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-20112
Leviton 50 ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles and inlets Recall
Issued April 23, 2020 · Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. · 980,004,400 units affected
In April 2020, Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. recalled the Leviton 50 ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles and inlets, a serious other recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a replace. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The electrical connection devices can have mislabeled terminal markings, posing an electrical shock hazard.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Leviton 50 ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles and inlets right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. to arrange your replace. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Replace): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices, disconnect power to them and contact Leviton to arrange for a free replacement device.
Recall details
- Brand
- Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.
- Category
- Other
- Recall date
- April 23, 2020
- Units affected
- 980,004,400
- Sold at
- Electrical distributors and online at www.Amazon.com from May 2019 through January 2020 for between $40 and $90.
- Recall number
- CPSC-20112
- Made in
- Mexico
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 315 Other recalls in our database.
- 980,004,400 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 63rd Other recall we've logged in 2020.