CPSC, Vector Manufacturing Ltd. Announce Recall of Power Inverters with GFCI Outlets
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2088.
Power inverters convert DC voltage to AC voltage to allow the operation of household products using battery power. The recalled power inverters have a red, yellow or black rectangular- shaped body with white or gray electrical outlets on the side, next to the volt and amp meters. The outlets on the recalled inverters have "TEST" and "RESET" buttons. They include the following model numbers and names, located on a label on the top of the power inverters: Model Numbers Model Names VEC049GF MAXX Series 1000 Watt Power Inverter VEC049GM MAXX Series 1000 Watt Power Inverter for Marine applications VEC050GF MAXX Series 1500 Watt Power Inverter VEC050GM MAXX Series 1500 Watt Power Inverter for Marine Applications VEC051GM MAXX Series 3000 Watt Power Inverter for Marine applications VEC049GF Force Series 1000 Watt Power Inverter VEC050G Power Force Series 1500 Watt Power Inverter VEC049G Power Force Series 1000 Watt Power Inverter Power inverters with black electrical outlets are not included in the recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2088.
Consumers should stop using the recalled power inverters immediately, disconnect them, and contact Vector Manufacturing to receive a free inspection. If needed, Vector Manufacturing will replace the GFCI outlet. Consumers participating in the recall program also will receive an extended warranty and an additional free gift, when they send the units in for the free inspection.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Automotive And Marine Stores Nationwide, And Mail-order Catalogs Sold These Inverters, From November 1999 Through November 2001, For Between $365 And $900. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2088.
For more information, contact Vector Manufacturing toll-free at (866) 584-5504 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Automotive And Marine Stores Nationwide, And Mail-order Catalogs Sold These Inverters, From November 1999 Through November 2001, For Between $365 And $900. Recall FAQ
Automotive And Marine Stores Nationwide, And Mail-order Catalogs Sold These Inverters, From November 1999 Through November 2001, For Between $365 And $900. is the subject of an electronics recall: CPSC, Vector Manufacturing Ltd. Announce Recall of Power Inverters with GFCI Outlets. The notice was published on January 31, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,600 units are potentially affected.