Kohler Recalls Automatic Transfer Switches for Kohler Generators Due to Fire Hazard

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves Kohler 100-amp service entrance rated automatic transfer switches used with Kohler brand residential and commercial generators. "Kohler" is printed on the outside panel. Model number RXT-JFNC 100ASE and the serial number are printed on a nameplate located on the inside cover of the unit.

Is my product affected?

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• Kohler 100-amp service-entrance automatic transfer switches · About 6,600 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized Kohler distributors and dealers nationwide from February 2012 through January 2018 for about $530.; Kohler Power Systems, of Kohler, Wis..

Consumer contact

Kohler at 800-892-7709 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at generator.feedback@kohler.com or online at www.kohlergenerators.com and click on “Voluntary Recall” for more information.

Recall history and context

Kohler appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Kohler recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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