Reported Apr 23, 2020
Leviton Manufacturing Recalls Electrical Connection Devices Due to Shock Hazard
Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc. of Melville, N.Y.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices, disconnect power to them and contact Leviton to arrange for a free replacement device.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Leviton 50 ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles and inlets
- Amount recalled
- About 98,000 (In addition, about 4,400 units were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Electrical distributors and online at www.Amazon.com from May 2019 through January 2020 for between $40 and $90..
Why it was recalled
The electrical connection devices can have mislabeled terminal markings, posing an electrical shock hazard.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: 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 equiptment with which the devices were being used.
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