Kohler Recalls Automatic Transfer Switches for Kohler Generators Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 18165. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The transfer switch can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately contact an authorized Kohler service representative or Kohler directly to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 18165 has the recall date 23 May 2018. The notice names the firm Kohler Power Systems. The recall has about 6,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 6,600 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| 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. |
| Product | Kohler 100-amp service-entrance automatic transfer switches, About 6,600 |
| Sold at | Authorized Kohler distributors and dealers nationwide from February 2012 through January 2018 for about $530. |
| Manufacturer | Kohler Power Systems |
| Distributor | Kohler Power Systems |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,600Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 30%
- Recalls on the register that name Kohler Power Systems
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 18165The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18165. https://recallregister.com/product/8333-kohler-recalls-automatic-transfer-switches-for-kohler-generators-due-t/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18165 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Authorized Kohler distributors and dealers nationwide from February 2012 through January 2018 for about $530.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18165?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18165?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,600