Eaton recalls MBED 3042 series residential meter breakers due to shock hazard. Consumers should not open the enclosure and contact Eaton or contractor for free repair kit installation.
The meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Eaton is recalling MBED 3042 series residential meter breakers because their electrical components can be easily accessed, posing a shock hazard. This affects homeowners with these specific models installed in their electrical systems.
The meter breaker's electrical components can be easily accessed by consumers, creating a risk of electric shock if the enclosure is opened. This is a shock hazard because the components are exposed and accessible without proper safety measures.
Homeowners with MBED 3042 series residential meter breakers installed in their homes are most at risk. Electrical contractors who installed these units may also need to take action.
Check for gray metallic enclosures measuring about 14 1/4 inches wide by 42 1/2 inches high by 7 inches deep. Look for catalog numbers MBED3042B200BF, MBED3042B200BF6, MBED3042B225PV, or MBED3042PV200BF on the packaging.
Do not open the meter breaker's enclosure as it poses a shock hazard.
Reach out to Eaton or the electrical contractor who installed the recalled meter breaker for free repair kit installation.
Electrical contractors will receive a free remedy kit including shipping to install the repair.
Only qualified electrical contractors should repair the product, and consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure. Electrical contractors should immediately contact their meter breaker distributor to determine if any of their units are included in this recall. Contractors will receive a free remedy kit, including shipping. Consumers should contact Eaton or the electrical contractor that installed the recalled meter breaker for the free installation of the repair kit.
The affected models are MBED 3042 series residential meter breakers with catalog numbers MBED3042B200BF, MBED3042B200BF6, MBED3042B225PV, or MBED3042PV200BF.
Check for gray metallic enclosures measuring about 14 1/4 inches wide by 42 1/2 inches high by 7 inches deep, and look for the catalog numbers on the packaging.
No, but you should not open the enclosure. Contact Eaton or the electrical contractor for free repair kit installation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Eaton to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1971 — Eaton Electrical Meter Breakers Hello, I own a Electrical Meter Breakers that is covered by recall 1971 from Eaton. The official recall notice states: Only qualified electrical contractors should repair the product, and consumers should not open the meter breaker's enclosure. Electrical contractors should immediately contact their meter breaker distributor to determine if any of their units are included in this recall. Contractors will receive a free remedy kit, including shipping. Consumers should contact Eaton or the electrical contractor that installed the recalled meter breaker for the free installation of the repair kit. 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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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.
