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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12E039000

EQUIPMENT

Published October 11, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 9, 2012

What's the hazard

The General Electric Company (GE) is recalling certain Midwest brand 30A, 125V AC, 3 wire plug-in receptacles used in recreational vehicle power outlets and pedestals that are branded Midwest, GE or Heritage. The affected receptacles may have been sold separately as replacement parts or as part of an outlet or pedestal. These outlets or pedestals are typically located at campgrounds or recreational vehicle parks but could also be installed at a private residence. The receptacles were produced from May 21, 2012, through July 22, 2012. The receptacles may have an ineffective ground clip resulting in an incomplete electrical ground connection.

What to do

GE will notify owners, and replace the receptacles free of charge. Notices were mailed to retailers on October 31, 2012. Owners may contact GE at 1-866-855-8504.

Recall details

Brand
GE
Model
RV POWER OUTLET/PEDESTAL
Manufacturer
GE Industrial Solutions
Lot
GE RV POWER OUTLET/PEDESTAL | HERITAGE RV POWER OUTLET/PEDESTAL | MIDWEST ELECTRIC RECEPTACLE | MIDWEST ELECTRIC RV POWER OUTLET/PEDESTAL
Risk classification
E
Country
US
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