CPSC2008-08-20
Gardner Bender Recalls Electrical Wire Splices Due to Shock and Fire Hazards
Gardner Bender, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Hazard
When crimped, the splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using products that contain the recalled butt splices and contact the firm for free replacement splices.
Sold at
Electrical distributors, hardware stores, and home centers nationwide from June 2005 through April 2008 for between $1 and $5.
Affected count
About 53,000
Injuries reported
Gardner Bender has received one report of a recalled butt splice failing to hold wires together. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Electrical Wire Splices (also known as Butt Splice Connectors)
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Gardner Bender at (800) 624-4320 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gardnerbender.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Gardner-Bender-Recalls-Electrical-Wire-Splices-Due-to-Shock-and-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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