CPSC, Midwest and GE Announce Recall of Meter Load Centers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-11-19). Hazards: fire. Models: R256EB1A, R256EB1NA, R256EB1018A, TSLR1220CSAL. About 2,754 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05515 |
| Published | 2004-11-19 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-18 |
| Product category | Meter Boxes |
| Products | Meter socket load center |
| Firm named in the title | Midwest and GE |
| Firms | Midwest Electric Products, HW 22 North, Mankato, MN 56001 (manufacturer); GE Consumer & Industrial, 41 Woodford Ave., Plainville, CT (manufacturer); Distributed by electrical product distributors. (retailer) |
| Manufactured in | Mexico |
| Units (US) | 2,754 |
| Model numbers | R256EB1A, R256EB1NA, R256EB1018A, TSLR1220CSAL |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace |
| Trade facets | electrical |
Description
The following models are included in this recall: model numbers R256EB1A, R256EB1NA, and R256EB1018A (Midwest) and TSLR1220CSAL (GE). Affected date code range is SAL421 through 432.
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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