Leviton 50 ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles and inlets
CPSC Recall #20-112 — April 23, 2020
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 20-112 |
| Recall Date | April 23, 2020 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 98,000 (In addition, about 4,400 units were sold in Canada) |
| Manufactured In | Mexico |
Where It Was Sold
| Electrical distributors and online at www.Amazon.com from May 2019 through January 2020 for between $40 and $90. |
Product
Leviton 50 ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles and inlets
Description
This recall involves Leviton 50-ampere, non-NEMA electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles and inlet attachment devices. The recalled connection devices are used to transmit power to electrical equipment that is not hard-wired to a power source. Leviton is printed on the devices. Date codes can be found on the back cover of connectors and plugs, the side housing of receptacles and inlets, and on the label of each box. The recall includes the following model/catalog numbers and date codes: CATALOG NUMBERSDATE CODES3762CCS6365C1E19C01I19C03763CCS6365W1E29C01I29C03764CCS63691E39C01I39C03765CCS63701E49C01I49C03769CS63751E59C01I59C03771CS63771F19C01J19C03775CS8264C1F29C01J29C03777CS8265C1F39C01J39C06360CRCS82691F49C01J49C06364CRCS82751G19C01K19C06365CRCS8464C1G29C01K29C06369CRCS8465C1G39C01K39C06370CRCS84691G49C01K49C06375CRCS8164C1H19C01K59C07379CS8165C1H29C01L19C07764CCS81691H39C01L29C07765CCS81751H49C0 7958CS8364C CS6360CCS8365C CS6361CCS8369 CS6364CCS837-410-5W1 CS6364WCS8375 Only electrical connectors without a blue dot on the device and packaging are included in this recall.
Hazard
The electrical connection devices can have mislabeled terminal markings, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
Leviton has received four reports of mismarked devices, including one report of a consumer who received an electrical shock, and three reports of minor property damage to equiptment with which the devices were being used.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices, disconnect power to them and contact Leviton to arrange for a free replacement device.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
No — you should stop using the product entirely, not just unplug it. Electric shock and fire hazards in recalled electrical products often involve internal wiring defects, faulty components, or insulation failures that can cause harm even after the product has been off for a period of time. Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Keep it unplugged and stored safely until you receive the manufacturer's remedy. If the product has already shown signs of overheating, sparking, or discoloration, handle it carefully and consider contacting your local fire department for guidance on safe disposal.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.