Kohler Co. recalls Automatic Transfer Switch

Product description

This recall involves Kohler Automatic Transfer Switches with the following model numbers:

• RXT-JFNC-200CSE-QS
• RXT-JFNC-200CSE-QS1
• RXT-JFNC-200CSE-QS2
• RXT-JFNC-200CSE-QS3
• RXT-JFNC-150CSE-QS
• RXT-JFNC-150CSE-QS1
• RXT-JFNC-100CSE-QS
• RXT-JFNC-100CSE-QS1
• RXT-JFNC-100CSE-QS2
• RXT-JFNC-100CSE-QS3

The product is a service entrance Automatic Transfer Switch that is grey with an aluminum enclosure.  The product measures 735 mm by 416 mm by 175 mm in size and weighs 14 kg.

Hazard identified

The cable and screw terminal joint may relax creating a potential risk of heating and possible failure of the connection.

As of March 22, 2018, the company has received 2 reports in Canada of the transfer switch failing and overheating, with no report of injury.