United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-08-30). Hazards: fire, electric shock. About 57,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16769 |
| Published | 2016-08-30 |
| Last updated | 2016-09-02 |
| Product category | Electric Wire or Wiring Systems |
| Products | Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables |
| Firm named in the title | United Copper |
| Firms | United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 57,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, electric shock |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves 250-foot and 1,000-foot 12/2 metal clad aluminum armored cabling with date codes between August 2015 and November 2015. The cable is typically installed behind walls, connecting the circuit breaker panel to a 120-volt wall outlet or lighting switch. The date code is printed, in a MMMYY format (ex. Aug15), on the back side of the hang tag attached to the cabling at the time of purchase.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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