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Monoprice Ethernet Cables Fire Hazard: Stop Using Recalled Cables

Monoprice recalls Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR cables due to fire risk when exposed to flame. Consumers must stop using and replace these cables at no cost.

Plain-English summary generated from official CPSC data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #8903Consumer productMonoprice
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Contact the company & request your remedy

Call(844) 500-7656from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT Monday through FridayEmailmpcmrrecall@monoprice.comOfficial pagempcmrrecall.com/Also onlinewww.monoprice.com
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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Monoprice is recalling Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR cables because they don't meet flammability safety standards. If exposed to flame, these cables could cause a fire. This affects cables sold in various colors and lengths. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3004-monoprice-ethernet-cables-fire-hazard-stop-using-recalled-cables.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3004-monoprice-ethernet-cables-fire-hazard-stop-using-recalled-cables · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8903

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“Monoprice Ethernet Cables Fire Hazard: Stop Using Recalled Cables.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3004-monoprice-ethernet-cables-fire-hazard-stop-using-recalled-cables. Based on CPSC recall #8903 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Monoprice-Recalls-Ethernet-Cables-Due-to-Fire-Hazard).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 16, 2020, that Monoprice is recalling Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications cables due to a fire hazard. Consumers should stop using the cables and contact Monoprice for a free inspection and replacement.

How to tell if you have it

  • Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications Cables
  • Cables with (UL) E467139 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT printed on the surface
  • Cables with (UL) E333346 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT printed on the surface
  • Cables with (UL) E339722 23AWGX4P CMR CAT6 UTP RoHS Compliance XXXXFT printed on the surface
  • Sold in yellow, white, blue, black, red, orange, gray, pink and purple colors
  • Available in 250, 500 and 1000 foot spools
  • Sold at www.monoprice.com and www.amazon.com from December 2018 through February 2020

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact Monoprice to schedule a free installation visit to inspect and replace the cable at no charge. Contact Monoprice toll-free at 844-500-7656 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at mpcmrrecall@monoprice.com, online at https://mpcmrrecall.com/ or www.monoprice.com and click on “Recall” located at the bottom of the page for more information.

The hazard

The cables do not meet the flammability requirements of the UL 1666 voluntary safety standard, posing a fire hazard when the cable is exposed to a flame. The agency reported no incidents or injuries associated with this recall.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls include PQL High Bay Linear LED Fixtures due to a fire hazard on February 26, 2026, and Hayward Universal Pool Heaters for carbon monoxide poisoning risk on September 17, 2026. Additional recent product safety actions involve Frigidaire Minifridges with a fire or burn hazard announced on January 15, 2026.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR cables with UL markings E467139, E333346, or E339722. These cables were sold in colors like yellow, white, blue, black, red, orange, gray, pink, and purple in lengths of 250, 500, or 1000 feet.

  • Brand
    Monoprice
  • Product
    Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR Communications Cables
  • Category
    Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Cables Now

    Immediately stop using the recalled Monoprice Category 6 Ethernet Bulk CMR cables to prevent fire risk.

  2. Schedule Free Replacement

    Contact Monoprice to arrange a free installation visit for cable inspection and replacement.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact Monoprice to schedule a free installation visit to inspect and replace the cable at no charge.

Take action

Contact Monoprice

We’ve drafted a message you can send Monoprice to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

✉️ Open in email📞 +18445007656Company site
Subject: Recall 8903 — Monoprice Ethernet Cables Fire Hazard: Stop Using Recalled Cables

Hello,

I own a Monoprice Ethernet Cables Fire Hazard: Stop Using Recalled Cables that is covered by recall 8903 from Monoprice.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cables and contact Monoprice to schedule a free installation visit to inspect and replace the cable at no charge.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: CPSC Recall #8903 (September 16, 2020)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official CPSC recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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