Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-08-18). Hazards: fire. About 1,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10319 |
| Published | 2010-08-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Electric Wire or Wiring Systems |
| Products | THHN Electrical Wire |
| Firms | Cerro Wire Inc., of Crothersville, Ind. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00048243229215, 00048243982721 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Home Depot & Menards stores in the following states: Colo., Iowa, Idaho, Ill., Ind., Kan., Ky., Mich., Minn., Mo., Mont., N.D., Neb., Ohio, Ore., Pa., S.D., Utah, Wash., Wis., Wyo. from December 2009 through April 2010. The 50-foot wire spools were sold for $9 and the 100-foot spools for about $16. |
Description
This recall involves THNN electrical wire labeled on its packaging as 12 gauge solid white 100' UPC 048243982721 and 12 gauge stranded red 50' UPC 048243229215. The actual wire has "THHN Cerro Wire 14 gauge" printed on it. The UPC number and 12 gauge is found on the plastic wrap and on a label at the bottom of the reel.
Hazard
While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using any switches, outlets or electrical devices using this wire and contact Cerro Wire for instructions on returning the product for a refund. Any contractor or subcontractor who used this wire should inspect their work to see that their work meets local electrical wiring code.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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