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Basler Electric Recalls Transformers Due to Fire, Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Basler Electric To Manufacturers And Distributors Of End Products That Contain These Transformers From September 2014 To Novermber 2014 For Various Prices. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6596.

This recall involves Basler Class 2 electric transformers with date codes between 1435 and 1446 which use a Tyco circuit breaker. The date code is located on the top line of the transformer's data plate.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6596.

Manufacturers and distributors should immediately stop distributing the recalled transformers and contact Basler to receive free replacement transformers. Due to the risk of shock, consumers should not attempt to open or replace the recalled transformers on their own but should contact the manufacturer of their product for further instructions. Basler has notified manufacturers and distributors about the recall directly.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Basler Electric To Manufacturers And Distributors Of End Products That Contain These Transformers From September 2014 To Novermber 2014 For Various Prices. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-6596.

Manufacturers and distributors can contact Basler collect at 618-654-2341 ext. 230 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Manufacturers and distributors have been advised by Basler Electric that they should immediately contact consumers who have the recalled transformers.

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Basler Electric To Manufacturers And Distributors Of End Products That Contain These Transformers From September 2014 To Novermber 2014 For Various Prices. Recall FAQ

Basler Electric To Manufacturers And Distributors Of End Products That Contain These Transformers From September 2014 To Novermber 2014 For Various Prices. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Basler Electric Recalls Transformers Due to Fire, Shock Hazards (Recall Alert). The notice was published on December 9, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 11,900 units are potentially affected.