Fuses may not Protect from Excessive Current – ToolWorks TW1489

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E027
Manufacturer Advance Stores Company, Incorporated
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 6,867

 

Fuses may not Protect from Excessive Current

If the circuit is overloaded and the fuse fails to perform as intended, the vehicle wiring and electrical components could be damaged, increasing the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Advance Stores Company, Incorporated (Advance Stores) is recalling certain ToolWorks TW1489 Fuse Kits sold through Advance Auto Parts and Carquest stores. The fuses in the kits may fail to protect the circuit from excessive current.

 

Remedy

Advance Stores will notify the known purchasers, and replace the fuse kits with those of another brand, and also provide a full refund, free of charge. Owners may contact Advance Stores customer service at 1-877-238-2623, select option 3.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
RECALL NO. 18EXXX

 

June 2018

 

Dear Advance/Carquest DIY Customer:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Advance Stores Company, Incorporated (Advance) has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in Toolworks fuse set, part number TW1489 (SKU #11370895). Accordingly, we are initiating this safety recall.

Our records indicate that you may have purchased one of these products. Therefore, please review this letter carefully.

 

What Products Are Involved? 

This recall involves Toolworks-branded 31-piece fuse sets (pictured below). The recalled sets contain both mini and standard size fuses in ratings of 5A, 10A, 15A, 20A, 25A, 30A, plus a plastic fuse clip/puller.

 

What is the Problem?

Due to manufacturing or material inconsistencies, these fuses may fail to protect the circuit from excessive current. If the circuit is overloaded and the fuse fails to perform as intended, vehicle wiring and/or electrical components could be damaged. Depending upon the component and its location in the vehicle, this condition may present a risk of fire.

 

What Should You Do?

If you purchased one of the Toolworks fuse sets listed above, you should take this letter and the Toolworks fuse set and return it to your nearest Advance Auto Parts or Carquest store for a full refund of the purchase price (plus applicable tax). Additionally, we are offering a replacement fuse set from Littelfuse, Part No. 00940475Z (SKU #11498843).

Do not install fuses from these recalled sets. If you previously installed fuses from this kit in your vehicle, you should replace them.

If you have any questions, please contact Advance Customer Service at (877) 238-2623, select option 3 or email [email protected]. If you are unable to obtain a remedy without charge within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, D.C. 20590; or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4326 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to https://www.safercar.gov

We appreciate your cooperation and prompt attention to this important matter and apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,

 

Advance Stores Company, Incorporated

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
RECALL NO. 18E027

 

June 2018

 

Dear Professional Customer:

We are writing to inform you that Advance Store Company, Incorporated (Advance) is conducting a voluntary safety recall of Toolworks fuse set, part number TW1489 (SKU #11370895). Our records indicate that products covered by this recall may have been shipped to you. Please review this notice carefully.

 

What Products Are Involved?

This recall involves Toolworks-branded 31-piece fuse sets (pictured below). The recalled sets contain both mini and standard size fuses in ratings of 5A, 10A, 15A, 20A, 25A, 30A, plus a plastic fuse clip/puller.

 

What is the Problem?

Due to potential manufacturing or material inconsistencies, these fuses may fail to protect the circuit from excessive current. If the circuit is overloaded and the fuse fails to perform as intended, vehicle wiring and/or electrical components could be damaged. Depending upon the component and its location in the vehicle, this condition may present a risk of fire.

 

What Should You Do?

• Product Remaining in Your Inventory: If any of the fuse sets listed above remain in your inventory, you should quarantine them and take this letter to the Advance Auto Parts or Carquest store you purchased the fuse set from in order to receive a refund and a free replacement fuse set. We will replace existing inventories of recalled product with Littelfuse, Part No. 00940475Z (SKU 11498843).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits the sale of the recalled products.

• Products You Installed or Sold to Customers: You must immediately identify and contact any affected customers and arrange to have the recalled fuses replaced. We also request that you post the enclosed Recall Notice near your register (or other hightraffic area) at each of your retail locations for a minimum of 180 days.

Please contact Advance Customer Support at (877) 238-2623, select option 3 or email [email protected] if you have any questions or to obtain information on replacement units.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are taking this action in the interest of our customers’ personal safety and satisfaction with our products. We appreciate your cooperation and prompt attention to this important matter.

 

Sincerely,

 

Advance Stores Company, Incorporated

 

Enclosure (Recall Notice)

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Owner Notification Letter

June 2018

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCONL-18E027-5075.pdf

 

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Manufacturer Notice

June 2018

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCMN-18E027-3811.pdf

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

May 16, 2018

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18E027-3734.pdf

 

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