Tesla Nema 6-50 Adapter recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 8, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tesla, Inc. recalls Tesla Nema 6-50 Adapter, Nema 14-30 Adapter, Nema 10-30 Adapter

Recall number

16E091000

Brand / firm

Tesla

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 6,729 units

Why it was recalled

Increased electrical resistance may cause overheating or arcing, increasing the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain Universal Mobile Connector Adapters, models NEMA 14-30 (part number 1018243-00-A or 1018243-00-B), NEMA 10-30 (part number 1016174-00-B), and NEMA 6-50 (part number 1016021-00-B or 1016021-00-A). The affected adapters may have insufficient welds within the cable which can result in increased electrical resistance.

What to do

Tesla will notify owners and will provide them with a replacement adapter, free of charge. The recall began on January 12, 2017. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.