Reported Aug 30, 2016
United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
United Copper Inc. of Denton, Texas
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: United Copper toll-free at 866-866-5677 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.unitedcopper.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables
- Amount recalled
- About 57,000
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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