CPSC2004-11-19
CPSC, Midwest and GE Announce Recall of Meter Load Centers
Midwest Electric Products, HW 22 North, Mankato, MN 56001
Hazard
Some of these products were sold with loose internal bolt connections, which could result in excessive heat or fire.
Remedy
Midwest and GE have begun contacting all consumers, distributors and the utility companies to locate the affected products. They will repair or replace the product at no charge to the consumers.
Sold at
Distributed by electrical product distributors.
Affected count
2,754, manufactured from May through August 6, 2004
Injuries reported
Six units have been returned with overheated connections, and one resulted in a fire that was contained to the product. There have been no injuries reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
Meter socket load center
Consumer contact
For additional information consumers should call the Recall Hotline (866) 665-4544 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Midwest-and-GE-Announce-Recall-of-Meter-Load-Centers-Don't want to check this manually?
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