CPSC2007-08-13
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill.
Hazard
Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative to schedule an appointment to have the switches re-wired at no cost. Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has contacted consumers with recalled junction boxes directly.
Sold at
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative from June 1989 through late 2002.
Affected count
About 2,800
Injuries reported
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has received 25 reports of overheating or melted wiring and wiring connectors. No injuries have been reported.
Products
Junction Boxes Used with Water Heaters
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative at (800) 824-5102 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.eiec.coop
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Eastern-Illini-Electric-Cooperative-Recalls-Junction-Boxes-for-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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