CPSC2014-12-02
Eaton Recalls Electrical Meter Breakers Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
Eaton Corporation, of Moon Township, Pa.
Hazard
The meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Only qualified electrical contractors should repair the product, and consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure. Electrical contractors should immediately contact their meter breaker distributor to determine if any of their units are included in this recall. Contractors will receive a free remedy kit, including shipping. Consumers should contact Eaton or the electrical contractor that installed the recalled meter breaker for the free installation of the repair kit.
Sold at
Authorized distributors in California and Nevada from July 2014 through August 2014 from about $200.
Affected count
About 1,100
Injuries reported
None
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Electrical Meter Breakers
Consumer contact
Eaton at (800) 330-6479, Option 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.electrical.eaton.com and click on MBED Safety Recall for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Eaton-Recalls-Electrical-Meter-BreakersDon't want to check this manually?
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