Home Depot Recalls CE Tech Riser Cable Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-04-09). Hazards: fire. About 11,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13163 |
| Published | 2013-04-09 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-22 |
| Product category | Electric Wire or Wiring Systems |
| Products | CE Tech 1,000 ft. Riser Cable |
| Firm named in the title | Home Depot |
| Firms | Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Ga. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 11,300 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2013 through February 2013 for about $100. |
Description
This recall involves 1,000 ft. CE Tech riser cable sold in boxes of 1,000 ft. lengths. It is intended to run between floors of a building as data cable. This type of cable must self-extinguish in a fire. The cable is gray and marked (UL) E316395. The cable's box is blue and black and is marked CE Tech 1,000 ft. riser cable, Cat 6 23-4.
Hazard
The riser cable does not meet fire resistance standards for riser cable, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the recalled cable and return it to Home Depot for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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