MAGNETEK: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by MAGNETEK in 1998. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1995

1998

September 15, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MAGNETEK/POWER CONVERTERS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: POWER CONVERTERS. A WEAKENED BYPASS CAPACITOR ON THE CONVERTER'S PC BOARD CAN CAUSE A BREAKDOWN OF THE CAPACITOR ALLOWING ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE.

NHTSA ID: 98E028000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 9,715

Consequence Summary:

ELECTRICAL CURRENT LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

MAGNETEK IS REPLACING THESE POWER CONVERTERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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