NHTSA recall 12E039000 · Equipment
Equipment
The defect
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.
The risk
If the user touches an affected plug, conditions may exist in which the user receives an electrical shock.
The remedy
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.