CPSC2016-08-30
United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas
Hazard
A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately contact United Copper to schedule a free inspection to determine whether their cable is included in the recall. Consumers cannot safely identify or replace the recalled cable that is likely installed within the walls of the building. United Copper is directly contacting distributors who purchased the recalled cable.
Sold at
Electrical distributors nationwide from August 2015 through November 2015 for about between $80 and $90 for the 250-foot reel, and between $310 and $370 for the 1000-foot reel.
Affected count
About 57,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables
Consumer contact
United Copper toll-free at 866-866-5677 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.unitedcopper.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/United-Copper-Recalls-Metal-Clad-CablesDon't want to check this manually?
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