SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC EVLINK Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC EVLINK
Brand
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Schneider Electric USA, Inc. is recalling certain SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC EVLINK equipment due to equipment issues. In some cases, the generated heat is sufficient enough to cause damage to the car inlet, and/or damage to the charging station plug. This condition al.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Schneider Electric is recalling certain EVlink electric vehicle charging stations manufactured from August 13, 2012, to March 17, 2013. The affected models are EV230PDRACG, EV230PDRACNG, EV230PDRACGC, EV230PSRACG, EV230PSRACNG, EV230PSRACGC, EV230WDRACG, EV230WDRACNG, EV230WS, EV230PDR, EV230PDRR, EV230PSR, EV230PSRR, EV230WSR, EV230WSRR, and EV240WS. In these units, the electric vehicle charging station's charger plug pin connectors may overheat, subsequently melting the thermoplastic casing around the pin connectors.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
In some cases, the generated heat is sufficient enough to cause damage to the car inlet, and/or damage to the charging station plug. This condition also may present a danger of burn if the user has direct contact with the overheated portion of the casing.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Schneider Electric will notify owners and a Schneider Electric representative or trained electrical contractor will install a new cord-set free of charge. Owner notification began during April 2013. Owners may contact Schneider Electric at 1-877-283-7647.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026