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CPSC recall 02095

Power Inverters with Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) outlets

On 2025-08-19 the CPSC announced a recall of Power Inverters with Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) outlets by Vector Manufacturing, citing the GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocution, could fail to operate correctly.

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AgencyCPSC
Recall number02095
ClassificationNot classified
Statusunknown
Initiated2002-01-31
Published2025-08-19
Last updated2026-09-13 11:58 UTC
CompanyVector Manufacturing
DistributionUS

Product

Power Inverters with Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) outlets | Power inverters convert DC voltage to AC voltage to allow the operation of household products using battery power. The recalled power inverters have a red, yellow or black rectangular- shaped body with white or gray electrical outlets on the side, next to the volt and amp meters. The outlets on the recalled inverters have "TEST" and "RESET" buttons. They include the following model numbers and names, located on a label on the top of the power inverters: Model Numbers Model Names VEC049GF MAXX Series 1000 Watt Power Inverter VEC049GM MAXX Series 1000 Watt Power Inverter for Marine applications VEC050GF MAXX Series 1500 Watt Power Inverter VEC050GM MAXX Series 1500 Watt Power Inverter for Marine Applications VEC051GM MAXX Series 3000 Watt Power Inverter for Marine applications VEC049GF Force Series 1000 Watt Power Inverter VEC050G Power Force Series 1500 Watt Power Inverter VEC049G Power Force Series 1000 Watt Power Inverter Power inverters with black electrical outlets are not included in the recall.

Reason

The GFCIs on the inverters, which are intended to protect consumers against shock and electrocution, could fail to operate correctly.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Vector-Manufacturing-Ltd-Announce-Recall-of-Power-Inverters-with-GFCI-Outlets

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