United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)
What was recalled
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
A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.
Injuries
None reported
Made in
United States
Where it was sold
- 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.
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