Product Recall Number: 16-769
Why was Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables recalled?
A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.
Product Recall Number: 16-769
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2016-08-30
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables
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 Description: A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 57,000
Incidents: None reported
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.
Sold At: 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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: U.S.
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed