Product Recall Number: 18-165
Why was Kohler 100-amp service-entrance automatic transfer switches recalled?
The transfer switch can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Product Recall Number: 18-165
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2018-05-23
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Kohler 100-amp service-entrance automatic transfer switches
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: The transfer switch can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 6,600
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact an authorized Kohler service representative or Kohler directly to schedule a free repair.
Sold At: Authorized Kohler distributors and dealers nationwide from February 2012 through January 2018 for about $530.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Kohler Power Systems, of Kohler, Wis.
Distributors: Kohler Power Systems, of Kohler, Wis.
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed