Recall 02-095, published January 31, 2002
Vector Manufacturing Power Inverters with Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) outlets
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
VEC050GFThey 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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocution, could fail to operate correctly.
Official remedy
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 should I do if I have VEC050GF?
- Confirm the model number. Find the label and compare every letter and digit with VEC050GF.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (866) 584-5504.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
- Brand
- Vector Manufacturing
- Recall published
- January 31, 2002
- Category
- Electrical
- Units
- 1,600
- Sold at / sales period
- Automotive and marine stores nationwide, and mail-order catalogs sold these inverters, from November 1999 through November 2001, for between $365 and $900.
Other model numbers in this recall
2 of the others start with VEC050G, like VEC050GF.
