CPSC2003-02-05
CPSC, Thomas & Betts Announce Recall of Emergency Exit Signs
Thomas & Betts Corporation of Memphis, TN
Hazard
The emergency exit signs have an internal electrical component that could overheat and fail, when connected to 277-volt electrical systems, and melt the enclosure, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Building managers with recalled emergency exit signs should contact Thomas & Betts to request a free repair kit.
Sold at
The emergency exit signs were sold nationwide by electrical wholesalers and distributors for between $75 and $80.
Affected count
About 31,000
Injuries reported
There have been 19 reports of these emergency exit signs overheating and smoking or causing melted or damaged enclosures. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Emergency Exit Signs
Consumer contact
Building managers with recalled emergency exit signs should contact Thomas & Betts toll-free at (800) 991-8010 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.lightalarms.com, www.emergi-lite.com, and www.dynaray.tnb-canada.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Thomas--Betts-Announce-Recall-of-Emergency-Exit-SignsDon't want to check this manually?
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