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Fire / OverheatingApril 9, 2013CPSC #13163

Home Depot Recalls CE Tech Riser Cable Due to Fire Hazard

Product
Electric Wire or Wiring Systems
Units affected
11,300
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves 1,000 ft. CE Tech riser cable sold in boxes of 1,000 ft. lengths. It is intended to run between floors of a building as data cable. This type of cable must self-extinguish in a fire. The cable is gray and marked (UL) E316395. The cable's box is blue and black and is marked CE Tech 1,000 ft. riser cable, Cat 6 23-4.

Hazard

The riser cable does not meet fire resistance standards for riser cable, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2013 through February 2013 for about $100.

Photos

CE Tech 1000 ft. Riser Cable packaging
View official CPSC recall

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