Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-08-13). Hazards: fire, burn. About 2,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07569 |
| Published | 2007-08-13 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Electrical Outlets & Accessories |
| Products | Junction Boxes Used with Water Heaters |
| Firm named in the title | Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative |
| Firms | Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative, of Paxton, Ill. (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 2,800 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Trade facets | hvac, plumbing water heating, electrical |
| Sold | Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative from June 1989 through late 2002. |
Description
This recall involves junction boxes installed between the water heater and load management switch. The metal junction boxes measure about 4 inches by 4 inches and have no markings. The junction box contains wiring connections for water heaters.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative has received 25 reports of overheating or melted wiring and wiring connectors. No injuries have been reported.
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