Electrical Wire Recalled by Cerro Wire due to Fire Hazard
危险说明 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.
受影响产品
UPC
4824398272148243229215
官方描述 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.
事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries
- None reported.
官方补救措施 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.
消费者联系信息
For additional information, contact Cerro Wire toll-free at (866) 572-3776 ext. 269 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.cerrowire.com
相关企业
制造商:Cerro Wire Inc., of Crothersville, Ind.
制造国家/地区:United States
零售商: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.