Vendor Notices, Safety & Recall Information

Fluke
Posted: June 16, 2023

Fluke Corporation has identified a safety issue affecting FLUKE-17XX, Flat Cable, Voltage Test Lead 3-phase+N cables produced from April 2021 up to and including November 2021 (the “Recalled Cables”). The Recalled Cables are sold separately as 3PHVL-17XX Cable Replacement Kits and are included with the following kits:
• Fluke-3540 Power Monitors
• 173x Series Power Loggers
• 174x Series Power Quality Loggers
• 177x Series Power Quality Analyzers
As a consequence, Fluke has decided to recall all the Recalled Cables and provide impacted customers with a free replacement.

Visit the following webpage: https://fluke.com/en-us/support/safety-notices/17xx-quadcable-recall. Follow the instructions to register your Recalled Cable. Please include your complete contact information, including email address and shipping address. We will send you a replacement cable at no cost.
Please accept our most sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused by this action and should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Contact information can be found at https://www.fluke.com/en-us/support/technical-support.

Generac Power Systems
Posted: December 15, 2022

Generac Power Systems, lnc., re-announces recall of certain 2OL3-2O21 Portable Generators Generac XT8000E, XT8000EF!, GP5500, GP6500E, GP8000E, Homelink 5500E and DR@ PRO 6500M and PRO 5500E; NEW REMEDY AVAILABLE.  Hazard: An unlocked handle can pinch a consumer’s fingers against the generator when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards if the locking pin is not installed. Remedy: Always use the locking pin when moving or lifting the unit.  lf you own a generator with a serial number in the affected range, contact Generac to obtain a free repair kit consisting of a set of spacers to move the handle away from the frame, eliminating the pinch point. lt is important to install this new repair kit, even if you installed the original repair kit. Customers who responded to the original recall will automatically be sent a new kit.  For more information: 844-242-3493.

Edwards Signaling Magnetic Switches
Posted: August 9, 2022

Edwards Signaling magnetic switches purchased between January 2020 to September 2021 have been identified to have a potential safety issue. Refer to referenced Safety Notice SN00028 dated 20 July 2022 for a list of potentially affected Edwards Signaling magnetic switches
that do not meet the CSA C22.2 No. 49-18 / UL 508 requirement to have the SJTOW (Stranded Junior Thermoplastic, Oil and Weather resistant) cable jacket rating and may become brittle over time, which could result in exposing internal cables that may create a potential for personal injury or failure to report an open or closed state.  

Encore Wire Defect
Posted: June 13, 2022

The Womack Electric Supply – Wilmington Branch had a recent notification from a customer who was installing 12/2 Romex and noticed the black wire was missing. Below are some pictures from that coil. The jacket had a 3/25/2022 production date. We have reported the issue to Encore, and we are awaiting a response.

Klein Tools NCVT-1 Non-Contact Voltage Tester Recall
Posted: April 14, 2021

The on/off button of the NCVT-1 is intended to be pressed down and then released. If the button remains depressed during the power on or power off cycle, the tip of the tool remains illuminated in green, indicating the tool is “ready to detect voltage,” when it is not.  Read the Klein Tools announcement for more info. 

Louisville Ladder Forced SHUT-DOWN Due to Aluminum Production/TX Storms/Natural Gas Crisis
Posted: February 18, 2021

Please see the attachments from Louisville Ladder. They will not be accepting any new orders until March 4, 2021. The storms in Texas and natural gas crisis are causing a halt in production. Restrictions are being put on industrial plants of natural gas as that energy source is being prioritized for residential use. Natural gas is the primary energy source in Cuprum – Louisville’s casting and extrusion of aluminum, therefore production of new product has come to a stop.  This news comes in addition to the communication posted on 2/11 stating that Louisville was suspending production of any non-core ladders at this time.

 

Louisville Ladder Production Update & Core List of Production Supported Ladders
Posted: February 11, 2021

Due to ongoing issues with raw material shortages, workforce available, and workplace standard procedures, all due to COVID, Louisville Ladder is suspending ladder production on ladders that do not have a high demand, and focusing all of their available resources to the attached list of CORE items.

 

Generac:  Encryption Firmware Now Available
Posted: May 27, 2020

As an initiative to improve the security of Generac generators, Generac will begin encrypting the accessory port on Evolution 2.0 Controllers.

Encrypted firmware is now live and available for download.  You may download it and update generators in the field manually with a USB stick.  Once a controller receives an encrypted firmware update, discontinued accessories: Mobile Link Cellular CDMA Accessory (G0064630), the Local Monitoring Device (G0066640 & G0066650), and third-party monitoring devices will no longer function with an encrypted Evolution 2.0 controller.  As a reminder, Generac connectivity devices such as the Wi-Fi module, 4G LTE Accessory, and the Wi-Fi Ethernet Accessory will not be affected due to encryption.
The third and final phase of launching encryption is to release generators in production with updated, encrypted firmware from the factory:

  • The first units to receive this will be the 10 and 13 kW nodes starting on June 5 and will be denoted with a green or black dot located on the controller.
  • All other generators will also leave production with encryption in the subsequent weeks following the June 5 date.

This initiative will ensure a safer and more secure connection when using Generac approved monitoring accessories.  For more information regarding encryption, please visit Generac.com.

Pass & Seymour® Commercial-Grade Tamper-Resistant Duplex Receptacles Recall Notice (February 21, 2020)

Legrand/Pass & Seymour® Commercial-Grade Tamper-Resistant Duplex Receptacles manufactured between October 21, 2019 and January 18, 2020.

Legrand has learned that the contacts inside some of these devices were manufactured out of specification, which could result in difficulty inserting a plug into the receptacle. In some cases, it could result in improper insertion of the plug.

See the Legrand notice for details.

Crouse Hinds FMV ( 3L – 15L ) & FMVA ( 20L – 25L ) LED Floodlights

Please read document for information regarding properly installing the external ground.

Leviton Importance Safety Notice (50A Product Recall)
1-28-20

Leviton has learned that certain items of its non-NEMA 50 amp connectors, plugs, receptacles and inlets were manufactured with terminal markings reversed, posing a potential risk of shock or over-voltage damage to equipment used with an affected product. While Leviton identified and corrected the problem, they believe a small number of mis-marked products were sold. The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2019 and December 9, 2019, and can be identified by the catalog numbers and date codes on the attached list (“Potentially Affected Products”). The date code is located on a white label on the product and on the box.

Eaton 30A General Duty Lug Non-Conformance

It has been discovered that there is a quality concern with 30A General Duty Safety Switches manufactured between May 3, 2016 and July 19, 2016 which may contain non-conforming lugs.

Please review the document, at left, for further details.

Important Product Safety Bulletin Eaton Heavy Duty 30A and 60A Safety Switches

Eaton has identified a potential non-conformance with certain Eaton Heavy Duty 30A and 60A Safety Switches. The safety switch can potentially supply power when the handle is in the “off” position, subjecting the operator of the switch or any downstream equipment to risk of serious bodily injury or death.

This issue affects various configurations of 30A and 60A Heavy Duty safety switches manufactured between November 19, 2015 and January 23, 2018.

Please see Appendix B for a complete list of affected catalog number prefixes. Potentially affected switches can be identified using the information identified in Figures 1 and 2.

Eaton Bussmann series CUBEFuse – Indicating TCF – Updated Information

Eaton has identified a potential non-conformance that results in an exposed, 42 AWG wire (0.07 mm diameter) used in the indicating circuit of the CUBEFuse. The indicating wire may be exposed to the front or back of the fuse, thereby eliminating its finger safe characteristics. Any non-conforming CUBEFuse will still interrupt overloads and short-circuits.

Eaton CHF230 & CHF240 Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breakers

As provided in the Important Product Safety Bulletin, CHF 2-Pole 30 (Catalog CHF230/ Style Number 66C3112G35) and 40 Amp Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breakers (CHF240/ Style number 66C3112G37) with date codes May 27, 2019 (“190527”) through May 31, 2019 (“190531”) (“Impacted Products”). Impacted products have date codes 190527, 190528, 190529, 190530, 190531. They missed a manufacturing process and may not function properly, causing a potential condition whereby the breakers may not properly trip. Please quarantine and do not sell the Product. See document.

Eaton Ground Bar Installation via Drill Point in Panelboard Enclosure

Requirements applied by UL to Panelboards (covered in the Standard for Panelboards, UL 67) were recently revised to specify that drilling is acceptable in a panelboard enclosure if such openings are indicated by drill points and the manufacturer provides details to address how drill points may be provided. These requirements note that drill points may be applied at the factory, by use of a template, or other equivalent means: See document.

Milwaukee Expands Warnings & Instructions for M18 High Demand 9.0 Battery Pack

If highly conductive or corrosive fluids get inside the M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack in sufficient quantities, they can cause the battery pack to fail. Failure can include short-circuit which, in the extreme situation, can result in smoking or fire, even when not in use. Examples of highly conductive or corrosive fluids include seawater, certain industrial chemicals and bleach or bleach-containing products.

Please review the document, at left, for further details.

Fanimation Harbor Breeze Santa Ana Ceiling Fan

Blade can eject from the fan, posing an injury hazard to consumer. Get Repair.

Contact: 888-434-3797, email at [email protected] or online at www.FANIMATION.com. 

Full recall notice: https://bit.ly/39yrC7K